US Bridges

Huddleston Loop over Hurricane Creek

FairPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 0.3 M. S. of Ky. 62 · Structure no. 054C00032N

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huddleston Loop over Hurricane Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Huddleston Loop over Hurricane Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2026. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHuddleston Loop
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.3 M. S. of Ky. 62
RouteCounty Highway 1286
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.17444, -87.67333
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2006)
Projected traffic14 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huddleston Loop over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huddleston Loop over Hurricane 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 Huddleston Loop over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Huddleston Loop over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Huddleston Loop over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.