Hawesville Easton over Sugarcamp Branch
PoorPosted for loadHancock County, Kentucky · 75 Nw-Jct CR 5133 (west) · Structure no. 046C00010N
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hawesville Easton over Sugarcamp Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hawesville Easton over Sugarcamp Branch in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 353 by 2026. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hawesville Easton over Sugarcamp Branch built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Hawesville Easton over Sugarcamp Branch 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Hawesville Easton over Sugarcamp Branch carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Hawesville Easton over Sugarcamp Branch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Hawesville Easton over Sugarcamp Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.