US Bridges

KY-1344 over Hances Creek

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI S.E. of JCT US 119 · Structure no. 007B00059N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
192
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1344 over Hances Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1344 over Hances Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 192 vehicles a day, projected to reach 192 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1344
CrossesHances Creek
Location1.5 MI S.E. of JCT US 119
RouteState Highway 1344
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.71833, -83.60639
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic192 (2023)
Projected traffic192 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-1344 over Hances Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1344 over Hances 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1344 over Hances Creek carry?

About 192 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1344 over Hances Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-1344 over Hances Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.