US Bridges

Dry Dock Road over Hammonds Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Kentucky · 100 S of JCT Ky 44 · Structure no. 003C00045N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Dock Road over Hammonds Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Dock Road over Hammonds 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 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2034. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDry Dock Road
CrossesHammonds Creek
Location100 S of JCT Ky 44
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.01, -84.97639
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2014)
Projected traffic54 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Dock Road over Hammonds Creek built?

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

What condition is Dry Dock Road over Hammonds 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 Dry Dock Road over Hammonds Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Dry Dock Road over Hammonds Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Dock Road over Hammonds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.