US Bridges

Jackstown Road over Br. of Hinkston Creek

Fair

Bourbon County, Kentucky · .5 MI E of JCT Stringtown · Structure no. 009C00002N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackstown Road over Br. of Hinkston Creek is a steel culvert carrying Jackstown Road over Br. of Hinkston Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 399 vehicles a day, projected to reach 399 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJackstown Road
CrossesBr. of Hinkston Creek
Location.5 MI E of JCT Stringtown
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24333, -84.08639
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic399 (2009)
Projected traffic399 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Jackstown Road over Br. of Hinkston Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackstown Road over Br. of 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Jackstown Road over Br. of Hinkston Creek carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Jackstown Road over Br. of Hinkston Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Jackstown Road over Br. of Hinkston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.