US Bridges

Lake Spring Road over Sharps Branch

FairPosted for load

Simpson County, Kentucky · .3 MI S JCT US 31W · Structure no. 107C00016N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 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 wood or timber slab carrying Lake Spring Road over Sharps Branch in Simpson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 451 vehicles a day, projected to reach 451 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Spring Road
CrossesSharps Branch
Location.3 MI S JCT US 31W
RouteCounty Highway 1149
CountySimpson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.68444, -86.57333
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed4.3 mi (7 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 1999, making it 26 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Spring Road over Sharps Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.