US Bridges

Ky 664 over Sulphur Creek

Good

Simpson County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W of JCT Ky 1885 · Structure no. 107B00056N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
545
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 664 over Sulphur Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 664 over Sulphur Creek in Simpson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 545 vehicles a day, projected to reach 545 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 664
CrossesSulphur Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Ky 1885
RouteState Highway 664
CountySimpson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.71306, -86.68083
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic545 (2022)
Projected traffic545 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 664 over Sulphur Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 664 over Sulphur 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 664 over Sulphur Creek carry?

About 545 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 664 over Sulphur Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 664 over Sulphur Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.