US Bridges

Canton Blue Spg RD over Hopson Creek

Fair

Trigg County, Kentucky · .1 Mi. North of Old US 68 · Structure no. 111C00019N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
582
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canton Blue Spg RD over Hopson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Canton Blue Spg RD over Hopson Creek in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 582 vehicles a day, projected to reach 582 by 2031. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCanton Blue Spg RD
CrossesHopson Creek
Location.1 Mi. North of Old US 68
RouteCounty Highway 1270
CountyTrigg County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.8025, -87.94778
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic582 (2011)
Projected traffic582 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canton Blue Spg RD over Hopson Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canton Blue Spg RD over Hopson 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Canton Blue Spg RD over Hopson Creek carry?

About 582 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Canton Blue Spg RD over Hopson Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Canton Blue Spg RD over Hopson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.