US Bridges

Hunting Creek Road over Hunting Creek

GoodPosted for load

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 2.35 MI N Ky 30 · Structure no. 013C00051N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunting Creek Road over Hunting Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hunting Creek Road over Hunting Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 178 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesHunting Creek Road
CrossesHunting Creek
Location2.35 MI N Ky 30
RouteCounty Highway 1033
Coordinates37.61944, -83.24333
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2006)
Projected traffic178 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunting Creek Road over Hunting Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Hunting Creek Road over Hunting Creek carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hunting Creek Road over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hunting Creek Road over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.