US Bridges

Bracken Prices-Mi over Sulphur Spring

FairPosted for load

Simpson County, Kentucky · .3M W of Ky 1885 · Structure no. 107C00020N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bracken Prices-Mi over Sulphur Spring is a steel culvert carrying Bracken Prices-Mi over Sulphur Spring in Simpson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBracken Prices-Mi
CrossesSulphur Spring
Location.3M W of Ky 1885
RouteCounty Highway 1235
CountySimpson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.69583, -86.72889
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2022)
Projected traffic53 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bracken Prices-Mi over Sulphur Spring built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bracken Prices-Mi over Sulphur Spring 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 Bracken Prices-Mi over Sulphur Spring carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bracken Prices-Mi over Sulphur Spring?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bracken Prices-Mi over Sulphur Spring?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.