US Bridges

KY-537 over Hinkston Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kentucky · 1 MI W of JCT Ky 1991 · Structure no. 087B00051N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
293
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-537 over Hinkston Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-537 over Hinkston Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 293 vehicles a day, projected to reach 293 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-537
CrossesHinkston Creek
Location1 MI W of JCT Ky 1991
RouteState Highway 537
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.13194, -83.93056
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic293 (2022)
Projected traffic293 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$206,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-537 over Hinkston Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-537 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-537 over Hinkston Creek carry?

About 293 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-537 over Hinkston Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-537 over Hinkston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.