Ky 73 over Sinking Creek
GoodSimpson County, Kentucky · 2.02 MI N of JCT US 31W · Structure no. 107B00041N
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,681
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 73 over Sinking Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 73 over Sinking Creek in Simpson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,681 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 73 over Sinking Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 73 over Sinking Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Ky 73 over Sinking Creek carry?
About 1,681 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Ky 73 over Sinking Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 73 over Sinking Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.