US Bridges

Sharon Grove RD over Trib. of Little Cliffy C

Poor

Todd County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI N of JCT Ky 106 · Structure no. 110C00005N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sharon Grove RD over Trib. of Little Cliffy C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sharon Grove RD over Trib. of Little Cliffy C in Todd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2029. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSharon Grove RD
CrossesTrib. of Little Cliffy C
Location2.8 MI N of JCT Ky 106
RouteCounty Highway 1018
Coordinates36.95306, -87.08778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2009)
Projected traffic110 by 2029
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$79,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sharon Grove RD over Trib. of Little Cliffy C built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharon Grove RD over Trib. of Little Cliffy C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Sharon Grove RD over Trib. of Little Cliffy C carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Sharon Grove RD over Trib. of Little Cliffy C?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Sharon Grove RD over Trib. of Little Cliffy C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.