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KY-790 over Little Sinking Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI Sou. of Pulaski Cl · Structure no. 116B00024N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-790 over Little Sinking Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-790 over Little Sinking Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 258 vehicles a day, projected to reach 258 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-790
CrossesLittle Sinking Creek
Location1.3 MI Sou. of Pulaski Cl
RouteState Highway 790
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.91472, -84.6525
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating94.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Little Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-790 over Little 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 Little Sinking Creek carry?

About 258 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-790 over Little Sinking Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns KY-790 over Little Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.