US Bridges

KY-261 over Hardin Creek

Good

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI South of US 60 · Structure no. 014B00005N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,846
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-261 over Hardin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-261 over Hardin Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 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 2,846 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,846 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-261
CrossesHardin Creek
Location0.3 MI South of US 60
RouteState Highway 261
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75889, -86.46333
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,846 (2021)
Projected traffic2,846 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-261 over Hardin Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-261 over Hardin 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-261 over Hardin Creek carry?

About 2,846 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-261 over Hardin Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-261 over Hardin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.