US Bridges

Enterprise Road over Hammonds Creek

Fair

Anderson County, Kentucky · 50 West of Hammond Ck RD · Structure no. 003C00055N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enterprise Road over Hammonds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Enterprise Road over Hammonds Creek in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2034. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesEnterprise Road
CrossesHammonds Creek
Location50 West of Hammond Ck RD
RouteCounty Highway 1037
Coordinates38.03806, -84.9575
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic30 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Enterprise Road over Hammonds Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enterprise 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 2022.

How much traffic does Enterprise Road over Hammonds Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Enterprise Road over Hammonds Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Enterprise Road over Hammonds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.