US Bridges

Main Street over Hunting Branch

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 0.5 Mi. S.- Icg.Rr Upass · Structure no. 054B00188N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,310
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Hunting Branch is a concrete slab carrying Main Street over Hunting Branch in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 7,310 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,310 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesHunting Branch
Location0.5 Mi. S.- Icg.Rr Upass
RouteU.S. Route 41
Coordinates37.30056, -87.51
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,310 (2022)
Projected traffic7,310 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Main Street over Hunting Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Hunting 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Hunting Branch carry?

About 7,310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Hunting Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Hunting Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.