US Bridges

KY-1991 over Hinkston Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Kentucky · .70 MI N of I-64 Op · Structure no. 087B00032N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
747
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1991 over Hinkston Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1991 over Hinkston Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 747 vehicles a day, projected to reach 747 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1991
CrossesHinkston Creek
Location.70 MI N of I-64 Op
RouteState Highway 1991
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.09583, -83.92139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating59.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic747 (2021)
Projected traffic747 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-1991 over Hinkston Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1991 over Hinkston 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1991 over Hinkston Creek carry?

About 747 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1991 over Hinkston Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1991 over Hinkston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.