US Bridges

South Queen Street over Hinkston Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kentucky · 100 Ft N Wykagyal Pl · Structure no. 087C00025N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,808
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Queen Street over Hinkston Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Queen Street over Hinkston Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,808 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,808 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Queen Street
CrossesHinkston Creek
Location100 Ft N Wykagyal Pl
RouteCity Street 1006
Coordinates38.05361, -83.93806
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,808 (2021)
Projected traffic1,808 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South Queen Street over Hinkston Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Queen Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does South Queen Street over Hinkston Creek carry?

About 1,808 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is South Queen Street over Hinkston Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns South Queen Street over Hinkston Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.