US Bridges

Sullivan RD over Unnamed Stream

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · 1.00 MI NW US 60 · Structure no. 113C00063N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sullivan RD over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Sullivan RD over Unnamed Stream in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2026. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSullivan RD
CrossesUnnamed Stream
Location1.00 MI NW US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1224
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.50389, -87.96222
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2006)
Projected traffic300 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sullivan RD over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sullivan RD over Unnamed Stream 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Sullivan RD over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Sullivan RD over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Sullivan RD over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.