US Bridges

Hunting Creek Road over Tackett Fk of Hunting CR

Fair

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 1.25 MI N of JCT Ky 30 · Structure no. 013C00002N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunting Creek Road over Tackett Fk of Hunting CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hunting Creek Road over Tackett Fk of Hunting CR in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesHunting Creek Road
CrossesTackett Fk of Hunting CR
Location1.25 MI N of JCT Ky 30
RouteCounty Highway 1033
Coordinates37.60778, -83.23667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2006)
Projected traffic210 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Hunting Creek Road over Tackett Fk of Hunting CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunting Creek Road over Tackett Fk of Hunting CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hunting Creek Road over Tackett Fk of Hunting CR carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hunting Creek Road over Tackett Fk of Hunting CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Hunting Creek Road over Tackett Fk of Hunting CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.