US Bridges

Hopefull Church over Utterback Creek

Fair

Boone County, Kentucky · .2 MI N JCT US 127 · Structure no. 008B00081N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,016
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopefull Church over Utterback Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopefull Church over Utterback Creek in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 14,016 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,016 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHopefull Church
CrossesUtterback Creek
Location.2 MI N JCT US 127
RouteState Highway 842
Coordinates38.98056, -84.66167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,016 (2022)
Projected traffic14,016 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Hopefull Church over Utterback Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopefull Church over Utterback 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hopefull Church over Utterback Creek carry?

About 14,016 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Hopefull Church over Utterback Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Hopefull Church over Utterback Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.