US Bridges

KY-871 over Br of Sibley Creek

GoodPosted for load

Union County, Kentucky · .25 MI W of Ky 360 · Structure no. 113B00090N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-871 over Br of Sibley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-871 over Br of Sibley Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-871
CrossesBr of Sibley Creek
Location.25 MI W of Ky 360
RouteState Highway 871
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75667, -87.96722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-871 over Br of Sibley Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-871 over Br of Sibley Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-871 over Br of Sibley Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-871 over Br of Sibley Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-871 over Br of Sibley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.