US Bridges

Hardshell Fugate F over Troublesome Creek

Good

Breathitt County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. E. Ky. 476 Jct. · Structure no. 013C00073N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardshell Fugate F over Troublesome Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hardshell Fugate F over Troublesome Creek in Breathitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2026. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHardshell Fugate F
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Ky. 476 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 1121
CountyBreathitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.45778, -83.23972
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.6 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2006)
Projected traffic114 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Hardshell Fugate F over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardshell Fugate F over Troublesome 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hardshell Fugate F over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hardshell Fugate F over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hardshell Fugate F over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.