KY-259 over Fork of Hardin Creek
GoodBreckinridge County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI N of N-Jct US 60 · Structure no. 014B00022N
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,563
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-259 over Fork of Hardin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-259 over Fork of Hardin Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 1,563 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,563 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-259 over Fork of Hardin Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-259 over Fork of 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 2022.
How much traffic does KY-259 over Fork of Hardin Creek carry?
About 1,563 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is KY-259 over Fork of Hardin Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns KY-259 over Fork of Hardin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.