US Bridges

Tipton RD over Hinkston Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, Kentucky · .80 MI N of JCT 537 · Structure no. 087C00026N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tipton RD over Hinkston Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tipton RD over Hinkston Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2034. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTipton RD
CrossesHinkston Creek
Location.80 MI N of JCT 537
RouteCounty Highway 1018
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14111, -83.92972
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2014)
Projected traffic92 by 2034
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tipton RD over Hinkston Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tipton RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Tipton RD over Hinkston Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Tipton RD over Hinkston Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Tipton RD over Hinkston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.