US Bridges

Van Meter RD over Hancock Creek

Poor

Clark County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI N of I-64 Op · Structure no. 025C00033N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
251
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Meter RD over Hancock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Van Meter RD over Hancock Creek in Clark County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 251 vehicles a day, projected to reach 251 by 2039. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVan Meter RD
CrossesHancock Creek
Location2.3 MI N of I-64 Op
RouteCounty Highway 1310
CountyClark County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.04778, -84.20806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2019)
Projected traffic251 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$116,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Van Meter RD over Hancock Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Van Meter RD over Hancock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Van Meter RD over Hancock Creek carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Van Meter RD over Hancock Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Van Meter RD over Hancock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.