US Bridges

Bridgeview DR over Sinking Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Kentucky · E @jct Ky 790 Nr Gregory · Structure no. 116C00020N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeview DR over Sinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridgeview DR over 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBridgeview DR
CrossesSinking Creek
LocationE @jct Ky 790 Nr Gregory
RouteCounty Highway 1505
Coordinates36.82639, -84.7025
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2009)
Projected traffic10 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bridgeview DR over Sinking Creek built?

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

What condition is Bridgeview DR over Sinking Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Bridgeview DR over Sinking Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bridgeview DR over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeview DR over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.