US Bridges

Hoover Bridge Road over Frozen Creek

Good

Breathitt County, Kentucky · .05 Mi. W. Ky. 1812 Jct. · Structure no. 013C00072N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
241
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoover Bridge Road over Frozen Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Hoover Bridge Road over Frozen Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 241 vehicles a day, projected to reach 349 by 2026. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHoover Bridge Road
CrossesFrozen Creek
Location.05 Mi. W. Ky. 1812 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 1322
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61139, -83.41417
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating109.5 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2006)
Projected traffic349 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hoover Bridge Road over Frozen Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoover Bridge Road over Frozen 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 2022.

How much traffic does Hoover Bridge Road over Frozen Creek carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hoover Bridge Road over Frozen Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hoover Bridge Road over Frozen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.