US Bridges

KY-857 over Sugarcamp Creek

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI S.E. of Union Cl · Structure no. 117B00088N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-857 over Sugarcamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-857 over Sugarcamp Creek in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-857
CrossesSugarcamp Creek
Location1.7 MI S.E. of Union Cl
RouteState Highway 857
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55667, -87.79389
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2022)
Projected traffic148 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-857 over Sugarcamp Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-857 over Sugarcamp 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-857 over Sugarcamp Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-857 over Sugarcamp Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-857 over Sugarcamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.