US Bridges

Bear Creek RD over Hat Branch

FairPosted for load

Grayson County, Kentucky · 3.9 MI S. of Jct. Ky 259 · Structure no. 043C00047N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bear Creek RD over Hat Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bear Creek RD over Hat Branch in Grayson 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBear Creek RD
CrossesHat Branch
Location3.9 MI S. of Jct. Ky 259
RouteCounty Highway 1268
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37639, -86.28222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2019)
Projected traffic124 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Bear Creek RD over Hat Branch built?

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

What condition is Bear Creek RD over Hat Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bear Creek RD over Hat Branch carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bear Creek RD over Hat Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Bear Creek RD over Hat Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.