US Bridges

Springhill Road over Russell Creek

FairPosted for load

Hickman County, Kentucky · 0.2 Mi.W of Ky 1362 · Structure no. 053C00049N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springhill Road over Russell Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Springhill Road over Russell Creek in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 8 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringhill Road
CrossesRussell Creek
Location0.2 Mi.W of Ky 1362
RouteCounty Highway 1029
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75139, -88.9375
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2019)
Projected traffic8 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Springhill Road over Russell Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springhill Road over Russell 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Springhill Road over Russell Creek carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Springhill Road over Russell Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Springhill Road over Russell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.