US Bridges

Flat Creek RD over Br of Flat Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 0.1 M. N. of Ky. 813 · Structure no. 054C00024N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flat Creek RD over Br of Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Flat Creek RD over Br of Flat Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 202 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFlat Creek RD
CrossesBr of Flat Creek
Location0.1 M. N. of Ky. 813
RouteCounty Highway 1136
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.24972, -87.45944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2011)
Projected traffic202 by 2031
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 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 Flat Creek RD over Br of Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flat Creek RD over Br of Flat 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 2023.

How much traffic does Flat Creek RD over Br of Flat Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Flat Creek RD over Br of Flat Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Flat Creek RD over Br of Flat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.