US Bridges

KY-1108 over Hungry Neck Creek

FairPosted for load

Boyle County, Kentucky · .10 MI N of JCT Ky 37 · Structure no. 011B00025N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1108 over Hungry Neck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1108 over Hungry Neck Creek in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKY-1108
CrossesHungry Neck Creek
Location.10 MI N of JCT Ky 37
RouteState Highway 1108
Coordinates37.55778, -84.96111
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2023)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-1108 over Hungry Neck Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1108 over Hungry Neck 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1108 over Hungry Neck Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1108 over Hungry Neck Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1108 over Hungry Neck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.