US Bridges

Frogg Pike over Hinkston Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kentucky · 100 Ft W of JCT Ky 11 · Structure no. 087B00049N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
585
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frogg Pike over Hinkston Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Frogg Pike over Hinkston Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 585 vehicles a day, projected to reach 585 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFrogg Pike
CrossesHinkston Creek
Location100 Ft W of JCT Ky 11
RouteCounty Highway 1227
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03972, -83.94944
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic585 (2012)
Projected traffic585 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Frogg Pike over Hinkston Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frogg Pike over Hinkston Creek 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Frogg Pike over Hinkston Creek carry?

About 585 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Frogg Pike over Hinkston Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Frogg Pike over Hinkston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.