US Bridges

Old Hartford Road over Horse Fork Creek

Fair

Daviess County, Kentucky · .22 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 143 · Structure no. 030B00039N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,518
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Hartford Road over Horse Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Hartford Road over Horse Fork Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 6,518 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,518 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Hartford Road
CrossesHorse Fork Creek
Location.22 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 143
RouteState Highway 298
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74222, -87.08556
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,518 (2022)
Projected traffic6,518 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Old Hartford Road over Horse Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Hartford Road over Horse Fork 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Old Hartford Road over Horse Fork Creek carry?

About 6,518 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Hartford Road over Horse Fork Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Hartford Road over Horse Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.