US Bridges

Hite School RD over Lost Creek

Good

Union County, Kentucky · .25 MI N of JCT Ky 130 · Structure no. 113C00053N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hite School RD over Lost Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hite School RD over Lost Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHite School RD
CrossesLost Creek
Location.25 MI N of JCT Ky 130
RouteCounty Highway 1012
Coordinates37.71722, -87.91028
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic100 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hite School RD over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hite School RD over Lost 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hite School RD over Lost Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hite School RD over Lost Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hite School RD over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.