US Bridges

Accomack DR over Hite Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI N of Ky 1447 · Structure no. 056C00299N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,672
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Accomack DR over Hite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Accomack DR over Hite Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,672 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,260 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesAccomack DR
CrossesHite Creek
Location0.6 MI N of Ky 1447
RouteCity Street 1011
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.30472, -85.54639
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,672 (2024)
Projected traffic3,260 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Accomack DR over Hite Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Accomack DR over Hite 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Accomack DR over Hite Creek carry?

About 2,672 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Accomack DR over Hite Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Accomack DR over Hite Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.