US Bridges

Hominy Creek RD over Hominy Creek

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI S. JCT Ky 90 · Structure no. 029C00040N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hominy Creek RD over Hominy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hominy Creek RD over Hominy Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 156 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesHominy Creek RD
CrossesHominy Creek
Location1.3 MI S. JCT Ky 90
RouteCounty Highway 1334
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82639, -85.53917
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2019)
Projected traffic156 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Hominy Creek RD over Hominy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hominy Creek RD over Hominy Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hominy Creek RD over Hominy Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hominy Creek RD over Hominy Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Hominy Creek RD over Hominy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.