US Bridges

Red Hill RD over Drakes Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 1 M. E. of U.S. 41 · Structure no. 054C00016N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
352
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Hill RD over Drakes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Red Hill RD over Drakes Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 352 vehicles a day, projected to reach 352 by 2031. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Hill RD
CrossesDrakes Creek
Location1 M. E. of U.S. 41
RouteCounty Highway 1173
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.16972, -87.44861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.3 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2011)
Projected traffic352 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Red Hill RD over Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Hill RD over Drakes 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 Red Hill RD over Drakes Creek carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Red Hill RD over Drakes Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Red Hill RD over Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.