Hempfling RD over Trace Run
PoorPosted for loadKenton County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI NW of JCT Ky 14 · Structure no. 059C00074N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 465
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hempfling RD over Trace Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hempfling RD over Trace Run in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 465 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2035. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hempfling RD over Trace Run built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hempfling RD over Trace Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Hempfling RD over Trace Run carry?
About 465 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Hempfling RD over Trace Run?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Hempfling RD over Trace Run?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.