US Bridges

Middletown Ave. over Over Hood Creek

FairPosted for load

Boyd County, Kentucky · 500 Ft S. of Hoods Ck. Pk · Structure no. 010C00048N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middletown Ave. over Over Hood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Middletown Ave. over Over Hood Creek in Boyd 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 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 608 vehicles a day, projected to reach 608 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddletown Ave.
CrossesOver Hood Creek
Location500 Ft S. of Hoods Ck. Pk
RouteCounty Highway 1044
CountyBoyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.47972, -82.68861
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2023)
Projected traffic608 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Middletown Ave. over Over Hood Creek built?

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

What condition is Middletown Ave. over Over Hood 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 2023.

How much traffic does Middletown Ave. over Over Hood Creek carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Middletown Ave. over Over Hood Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Middletown Ave. over Over Hood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.