US Bridges

CR 1338 over Tributary Hinkston Creek

Good

Bath County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI N. of Jct. Ky 11 · Structure no. 006C00031N

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1338 over Tributary Hinkston Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1338 over Tributary Hinkston Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1338
CrossesTributary Hinkston Creek
Location0.5 MI N. of Jct. Ky 11
RouteCounty Highway 1338
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18528, -83.94056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1338 over Tributary Hinkston Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1338 over Tributary Hinkston Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1338 over Tributary Hinkston Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 1338 over Tributary Hinkston Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns CR 1338 over Tributary Hinkston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.