US Bridges

Finley-Dowell RD over Hardins Creek

FairPosted for load

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI E of JCT Ky 259 · Structure no. 014C00036N

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finley-Dowell RD over Hardins Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Finley-Dowell RD over Hardins Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFinley-Dowell RD
CrossesHardins Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Ky 259
RouteCounty Highway 1392
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.8075, -86.48694
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2011)
Projected traffic88 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Finley-Dowell RD over Hardins Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Finley-Dowell RD over Hardins 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Finley-Dowell RD over Hardins Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Finley-Dowell RD over Hardins Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Finley-Dowell RD over Hardins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.