US Bridges

KY-686 over Hinkston Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kentucky · 100 Ft W of S-Jct Ky 11 · Structure no. 087B00050N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,152
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-686 over Hinkston Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-686 over Hinkston Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 17,152 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,152 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-686
CrossesHinkston Creek
Location100 Ft W of S-Jct Ky 11
RouteState Highway 686
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.04111, -83.94833
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating91.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,152 (2021)
Projected traffic17,152 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 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-686 over Hinkston Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-686 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 KY-686 over Hinkston Creek carry?

About 17,152 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-686 over Hinkston Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns KY-686 over Hinkston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.