US Bridges

Hammonds Creek RD over Hammond Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI N of Ky 44 · Structure no. 003C00041N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
303
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammonds Creek RD over Hammond Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hammonds Creek RD over Hammond Creek in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 303 vehicles a day, projected to reach 306 by 2034. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHammonds Creek RD
CrossesHammond Creek
Location0.5 MI N of Ky 44
RouteCounty Highway 1032
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.035, -84.94861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2014)
Projected traffic306 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hammonds Creek RD over Hammond Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammonds Creek RD 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 Hammonds Creek RD over Hammond Creek carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Hammonds Creek RD over Hammond Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Hammonds Creek RD over Hammond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.