US Bridges

CR-1128 over Hances Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · .10 MI W of JCT Ky 1344 · Structure no. 007C00015N

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1128 over Hances Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-1128 over Hances Creek in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 89 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCR-1128
CrossesHances Creek
Location.10 MI W of JCT Ky 1344
RouteCounty Highway 1128
Coordinates36.68917, -83.60083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-1128 over Hances Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is CR-1128 over Hances Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR-1128 over Hances Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR-1128 over Hances Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1128 over Hances Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.