US Bridges

Hifner RD over Clear Creek

Fair

Woodford County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI E JCT Ky 1964 · Structure no. 120C00030N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
214 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hifner RD over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hifner RD over Clear Creek in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 231 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2032. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHifner RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.2 MI E JCT Ky 1964
RouteCounty Highway 1213
CountyWoodford County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.94389, -84.76444
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2012)
Projected traffic231 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hifner RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hifner RD over Clear 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hifner RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Hifner RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Hifner RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.