US Bridges

KY-713 over Hawkens Branch

Good

Menifee County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI E US 460 · Structure no. 083B00036N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
311
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-713 over Hawkens Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-713 over Hawkens Branch in Menifee County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 311 vehicles a day, projected to reach 311 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-713
CrossesHawkens Branch
Location1.5 MI E US 460
RouteState Highway 713
CountyMenifee County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.93167, -83.75917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.6 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2021)
Projected traffic311 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-713 over Hawkens Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-713 over Hawkens Branch 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does KY-713 over Hawkens Branch carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-713 over Hawkens Branch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns KY-713 over Hawkens Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.