US Bridges

KY-773 over Little Fork at Hitchins

Fair

Carter County, Kentucky · .10 MI East of JCT Ky 1 · Structure no. 022B00065N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,043
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-773 over Little Fork at Hitchins is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-773 over Little Fork at Hitchins in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,043 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,043 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-773
CrossesLittle Fork at Hitchins
Location.10 MI East of JCT Ky 1
RouteState Highway 773
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.27972, -82.91889
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,043 (2020)
Projected traffic1,043 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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-773 over Little Fork at Hitchins built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-773 over Little Fork at Hitchins 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does KY-773 over Little Fork at Hitchins carry?

About 1,043 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-773 over Little Fork at Hitchins?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-773 over Little Fork at Hitchins?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.