US Bridges

Rogers Mill RD over Hinkston Creek

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Kentucky · West of Bath CO Line · Structure no. 087C00036N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rogers Mill RD over Hinkston Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rogers Mill RD over Hinkston Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 371 by 2026. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRogers Mill RD
CrossesHinkston Creek
LocationWest of Bath CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 1314
Coordinates38.1675, -83.97556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2006)
Projected traffic371 by 2026
Trucks—
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$396,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rogers Mill RD over Hinkston Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rogers Mill 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 Rogers Mill RD over Hinkston Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rogers Mill RD over Hinkston Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rogers Mill RD over Hinkston Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.