US Bridges

Jackstown Road over Hinkston Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kentucky · S. of Nicholas County · Structure no. 009C00003N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
431
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackstown Road over Hinkston Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Jackstown Road over Hinkston Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 431 vehicles a day, projected to reach 431 by 2029. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJackstown Road
CrossesHinkston Creek
LocationS. of Nicholas County
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.24722, -84.05528
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2009)
Projected traffic431 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Hinkston Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackstown Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Jackstown Road over Hinkston Creek carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Jackstown Road over Hinkston Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jackstown Road over Hinkston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.