US Bridges

Steele Ford Road over Hinkston Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kentucky · .35 MI S JCT Ky 1879 · Structure no. 009C00077N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steele Ford Road over Hinkston Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steele Ford Road over Hinkston Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2029. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSteele Ford Road
CrossesHinkston Creek
Location.35 MI S JCT Ky 1879
RouteCounty Highway 1014
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.33806, -84.16972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2009)
Projected traffic120 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Steele Ford Road over Hinkston Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steele Ford 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 Steele Ford Road over Hinkston Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Steele Ford Road over Hinkston Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Steele Ford Road over Hinkston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.