KY-57 over Hinkston Creek
FairNicholas County, Kentucky · At Bourbon-Nicholas Cl · Structure no. 091B00051N
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 167 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 55
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-57 over Hinkston Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-57 over Hinkston Creek in Nicholas County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2041. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-57 over Hinkston Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-57 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does KY-57 over Hinkston Creek carry?
About 55 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-57 over Hinkston Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns KY-57 over Hinkston Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.