US Bridges

KY-138 over Sugar Camp Creek

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · .4 MI NW of JCT Ky 1835 · Structure no. 117B00024N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-138 over Sugar Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-138 over Sugar Camp Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-138
CrossesSugar Camp Creek
Location.4 MI NW of JCT Ky 1835
RouteState Highway 138
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.51167, -87.53083
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic350 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-138 over Sugar Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-138 over Sugar Camp 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-138 over Sugar Camp Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-138 over Sugar Camp Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns KY-138 over Sugar Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.