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KY-3118 over Hinkston Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kentucky · 1 MI East Ky 1893 · Structure no. 009B00070N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
103
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3118 over Hinkston Creek is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying KY-3118 over Hinkston Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3118
CrossesHinkston Creek
Location1 MI East Ky 1893
RouteState Highway 3118
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.32444, -84.20306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck10 ft (3.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2022)
Projected traffic103 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3118 over Hinkston Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3118 over Hinkston 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-3118 over Hinkston Creek carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3118 over Hinkston Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3118 over Hinkston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.