US Bridges

Sand Hill Road over S.Fk.Yellow Creek

Fair

Hancock County, Kentucky · .7 MI N US 60 · Structure no. 046C00041N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
284
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Hill Road over S.Fk.Yellow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sand Hill Road over S.Fk.Yellow Creek in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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.

It carries about 284 vehicles a day, projected to reach 334 by 2026. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSand Hill Road
CrossesS.Fk.Yellow Creek
Location.7 MI N US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1322
CountyHancock County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.93167, -86.88722
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic284 (2006)
Projected traffic334 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Sand Hill Road over S.Fk.Yellow Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Hill Road over S.Fk.Yellow 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Sand Hill Road over S.Fk.Yellow Creek carry?

About 284 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Sand Hill Road over S.Fk.Yellow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Hill Road over S.Fk.Yellow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.