US Bridges

Main Street over Hinkston Creek

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kentucky · .25 MI E-Queen ST · Structure no. 087B00040N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,893
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Hinkston Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Main Street over Hinkston Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,893 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,893 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMain Street
CrossesHinkston Creek
Location.25 MI E-Queen ST
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.05778, -83.93611
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,893 (2022)
Projected traffic3,893 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$191,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Hinkston Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Hinkston Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over Hinkston Creek carry?

About 3,893 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Hinkston Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Hinkston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.