US Bridges

Hancock RD over Eagle Creek

Good

Union County, Kentucky · .8 MI N of JCT Ky 1176 · Structure no. 113C00049N

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hancock RD over Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hancock RD over Eagle Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2026. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHancock RD
CrossesEagle Creek
Location.8 MI N of JCT Ky 1176
RouteCounty Highway 1102
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63444, -87.92889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating108.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic40 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$114,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hancock RD over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hancock RD over Eagle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.

How much traffic does Hancock RD over Eagle Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hancock RD over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hancock RD over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.