US Bridges

Hillcityrd CS1200 over Br of Limestone Creek

Good

Mason County, Kentucky · 0.2 Miles S. US 62X · Structure no. 081C00075N

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hillcityrd CS1200 over Br of Limestone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hillcityrd CS1200 over Br of Limestone Creek in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2029. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHillcityrd CS1200
CrossesBr of Limestone Creek
Location0.2 Miles S. US 62X
RouteCity Street 1200
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.63833, -83.765
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2009)
Projected traffic114 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hillcityrd CS1200 over Br of Limestone Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Hillcityrd CS1200 over Br of Limestone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2021.

How much traffic does Hillcityrd CS1200 over Br of Limestone Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Hillcityrd CS1200 over Br of Limestone Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Hillcityrd CS1200 over Br of Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.