US Bridges

Hitesville RD over Mason Creek

PoorPosted for load

Union County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI E JCT Ky 359 · Structure no. 113C00007N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hitesville RD over Mason Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hitesville RD over Mason Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2026. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHitesville RD
CrossesMason Creek
Location0.4 MI E JCT Ky 359
RouteCounty Highway 1031
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74417, -87.84028
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2006)
Projected traffic130 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hitesville RD over Mason Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hitesville RD over Mason 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hitesville RD over Mason Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hitesville RD over Mason Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hitesville RD over Mason Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.