US Bridges

Mount Salem RD over Hanging Fk @hustonville

Fair

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 78 · Structure no. 069C00116N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
877
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Salem RD over Hanging Fk @hustonville is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mount Salem RD over Hanging Fk @hustonville in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 877 vehicles a day, projected to reach 877 by 2039. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Salem RD
CrossesHanging Fk @hustonville
Location.05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 78
RouteCity Street 3016
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.47222, -84.8125
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic877 (2019)
Projected traffic877 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Mount Salem RD over Hanging Fk @hustonville built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Salem RD over Hanging Fk @hustonville 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 Mount Salem RD over Hanging Fk @hustonville carry?

About 877 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mount Salem RD over Hanging Fk @hustonville?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Salem RD over Hanging Fk @hustonville?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.