US Bridges

Hartford Road over Lead Creek

FairPosted for load

Hancock County, Kentucky · .20 MI West of JCT Ky 126 · Structure no. 046C00051N

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,944
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartford Road over Lead Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Hartford Road over Lead Creek in Hancock County, Kentucky. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 7,944 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,343 by 2026. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesHartford Road
CrossesLead Creek
Location.20 MI West of JCT Ky 126
RouteCounty Highway 1035
CountyHancock County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.88167, -86.74667
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,944 (2006)
Projected traffic9,343 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hartford Road over Lead Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartford Road over Lead 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hartford Road over Lead Creek carry?

About 7,944 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hartford Road over Lead Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hartford Road over Lead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.