US Bridges

Eubanks Ford Road over Sulphur Fork Creek

Fair

Simpson County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI E. JCT CR 1120 · Structure no. 107C00018N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eubanks Ford Road over Sulphur Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eubanks Ford Road over Sulphur Fork Creek in Simpson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesEubanks Ford Road
CrossesSulphur Fork Creek
Location1.6 MI E. JCT CR 1120
RouteCounty Highway 1122
CountySimpson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.6925, -86.41444
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Eubanks Ford Road over Sulphur Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eubanks Ford Road over Sulphur Fork Creek 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 Eubanks Ford Road over Sulphur Fork Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Eubanks Ford Road over Sulphur Fork Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Eubanks Ford Road over Sulphur Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.