US Bridges

Hooten Branch RD over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kentucky · .1 MI W-Ky 89 Nr Hurley · Structure no. 055C00018N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hooten Branch RD over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hooten Branch RD over Indian Creek in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHooten Branch RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.1 MI W-Ky 89 Nr Hurley
RouteCounty Highway 1390
CountyJackson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.415, -84.03139
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2012)
Projected traffic80 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$101,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hooten Branch RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hooten Branch RD over Indian 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hooten Branch RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Hooten Branch RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hooten Branch RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.