US Bridges

Hardin Mills Road over Clover Creek

FairPosted for load

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI NE of JCT Ky 105 · Structure no. 014C00042N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardin Mills Road over Clover Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardin Mills Road over Clover Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2031. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHardin Mills Road
CrossesClover Creek
Location0.5 MI NE of JCT Ky 105
RouteCounty Highway 1448
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.80722, -86.58083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2011)
Projected traffic31 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardin Mills Road over Clover Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardin Mills Road over Clover 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 Hardin Mills Road over Clover Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Hardin Mills Road over Clover Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hardin Mills Road over Clover Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.