US Bridges

Lake Spring Road over Sharps Branch

Fair

Simpson County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI S JCT US 31W · Structure no. 107C00014N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
451
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Spring Road over Sharps Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lake Spring Road over Sharps Branch in Simpson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 451 vehicles a day, projected to reach 451 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Spring Road
CrossesSharps Branch
Location1.4 MI S JCT US 31W
RouteCounty Highway 1149
CountySimpson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67472, -86.58444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2022)
Projected traffic451 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lake Spring Road over Sharps Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Spring Road over Sharps Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Spring Road over Sharps Branch carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lake Spring Road over Sharps Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Spring Road over Sharps Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.