US Bridges

Hacker Br. CR-1136 over South Fork Ky River

Fair

Owsley County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI E of Ky 11 MP 2.9 · Structure no. 095C00038N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hacker Br. CR-1136 over South Fork Ky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hacker Br. CR-1136 over South Fork Ky River in Owsley County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2039. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHacker Br. CR-1136
CrossesSouth Fork Ky River
Location0.5 MI E of Ky 11 MP 2.9
RouteCounty Highway 1136
CountyOwsley County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37417, -83.67083
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2019)
Projected traffic12 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hacker Br. CR-1136 over South Fork Ky River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hacker Br. CR-1136 over South Fork Ky River 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 Hacker Br. CR-1136 over South Fork Ky River carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hacker Br. CR-1136 over South Fork Ky River?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hacker Br. CR-1136 over South Fork Ky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.