US Bridges

KY-56 over Sugg Creek

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · 1.0 Mi. E JCT Ky 360 · Structure no. 113B00102N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,803
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-56 over Sugg Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-56 over Sugg Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

It carries about 1,803 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,803 by 2041. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-56
CrossesSugg Creek
Location1.0 Mi. E JCT Ky 360
RouteState Highway 56
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68444, -87.98861
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,803 (2021)
Projected traffic1,803 by 2041
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-56 over Sugg Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-56 over Sugg 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-56 over Sugg Creek carry?

About 1,803 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is KY-56 over Sugg Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-56 over Sugg Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.