US Bridges

Raccoon Branch RD over Hood Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI E of JCT Ky 201 · Structure no. 064C00065N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raccoon Branch RD over Hood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Raccoon Branch RD over Hood Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 252 vehicles a day, projected to reach 252 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRaccoon Branch RD
CrossesHood Creek
Location0.15 MI E of JCT Ky 201
RouteCounty Highway 1217
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.00889, -82.83417
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating106.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2011)
Projected traffic252 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Raccoon Branch RD over Hood Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raccoon Branch RD over Hood 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Raccoon Branch RD over Hood Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Raccoon Branch RD over Hood Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Raccoon Branch RD over Hood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.