US Bridges

KY-1585_ over Sinking Fork_

Good

Trigg County, Kentucky · .3 Mi. N of Hwy. 272 Jct_ · Structure no. 111B00067N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
242
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1585_ over Sinking Fork_ is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1585_ over Sinking Fork_ in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 242 vehicles a day, projected to reach 242 by 2043. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1585_
CrossesSinking Fork_
Location.3 Mi. N of Hwy. 272 Jct_
RouteState Highway 1585
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82333, -87.70641
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic242 (2023)
Projected traffic242 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-1585_ over Sinking Fork_ built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1585_ over Sinking Fork_ in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1585_ over Sinking Fork_ carry?

About 242 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1585_ over Sinking Fork_?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1585_ over Sinking Fork_?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.