US Bridges

Hammertight Rd. over Straight Creek

Good

Carter County, Kentucky · 500 S. of KY-773 · Structure no. 022C00063N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammertight Rd. over Straight Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hammertight Rd. over Straight Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHammertight Rd.
CrossesStraight Creek
Location500 S. of KY-773
RouteCounty Highway 1199
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.25889, -82.85639
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2012)
Projected traffic48 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Hammertight Rd. over Straight Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammertight Rd. over Straight 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Hammertight Rd. over Straight Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Hammertight Rd. over Straight Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Hammertight Rd. over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.