US Bridges

Puckett Road over Hammond Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Kentucky · .6 MI S of JCT Ky 512 · Structure no. 003C00044N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Puckett Road over Hammond Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Puckett Road over Hammond Creek in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2034. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPuckett Road
CrossesHammond Creek
Location.6 MI S of JCT Ky 512
RouteCounty Highway 1034
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06917, -84.94278
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2014)
Projected traffic54 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Puckett Road over Hammond Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Puckett Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Puckett Road over Hammond Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Puckett Road over Hammond Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Puckett Road over Hammond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.