US Bridges

Hanners Branch RD over Toms Creek

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 581 · Structure no. 058C00044N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanners Branch RD over Toms Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hanners Branch RD over Toms Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHanners Branch RD
CrossesToms Creek
Location@ JCT Ky 581
RouteCounty Highway 1007
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.84556, -82.75806
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Hanners Branch RD over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanners Branch RD over Toms 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hanners Branch RD over Toms Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Hanners Branch RD over Toms Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hanners Branch RD over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.