US Bridges

Peyton Well RD over Hanging Fork Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI NW of JCT Ky 78 · Structure no. 069C00026N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
644
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peyton Well RD over Hanging Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peyton Well RD over Hanging Fork Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 644 vehicles a day, projected to reach 644 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesPeyton Well RD
CrossesHanging Fork Creek
Location1.7 MI NW of JCT Ky 78
RouteCounty Highway 1333
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.50528, -84.75833
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic644 (2019)
Projected traffic644 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peyton Well RD over Hanging Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peyton Well RD over Hanging Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Peyton Well RD over Hanging Fork Creek carry?

About 644 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Peyton Well RD over Hanging Fork Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Peyton Well RD over Hanging Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.