US Bridges

KY-790 over Sinking Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Kentucky · .6 MI NE of E-Jct Ky 776 · Structure no. 116B00023N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-790 over Sinking Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-790 over Sinking Creek in Wayne 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 258 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-790
CrossesSinking Creek
Location.6 MI NE of E-Jct Ky 776
RouteState Highway 790
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83917, -84.69028
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2022)
Projected traffic258 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-790 over Sinking Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-790 over Sinking 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-790 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-790 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-790 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.