US Bridges

KY-326 over Hammond Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Kentucky · .50 MI N of JCT US 127 · Structure no. 003B00052N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
704
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-326 over Hammond Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-326 over Hammond Creek in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 704 vehicles a day, projected to reach 704 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-326
CrossesHammond Creek
Location.50 MI N of JCT US 127
RouteState Highway 326
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06944, -84.90528
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic704 (2023)
Projected traffic704 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-326 over Hammond Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-326 over Hammond 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does KY-326 over Hammond Creek carry?

About 704 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-326 over Hammond Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-326 over Hammond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.