US Bridges

Camp Nelson Road over Hickman Creek

FairPosted for load

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI S US 27 · Structure no. 057C00037N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Nelson Road over Hickman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Camp Nelson Road over Hickman Creek in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2031. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCamp Nelson Road
CrossesHickman Creek
Location1.2 MI S US 27
RouteCounty Highway 1209
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76833, -84.61278
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length194 ft (59 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2011)
Projected traffic104 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$405,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Nelson Road over Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Nelson Road over Hickman 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 2023.

How much traffic does Camp Nelson Road over Hickman Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Camp Nelson Road over Hickman Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Nelson Road over Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.