US Bridges

BG-9002 over Miller Road

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · 5.0 MI East of I-65 Ntrch · Structure no. 047B00040N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,562
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BG-9002 over Miller Road is a steel culvert carrying BG-9002 over Miller Road in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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.

It carries about 14,562 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,562 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 285 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBG-9002
CrossesMiller Road
Location5.0 MI East of I-65 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 9002
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72583, -85.72861
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width285 ft (86.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,562 (2023)
Projected traffic14,562 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$67,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BG-9002 over Miller Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is BG-9002 over Miller Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does BG-9002 over Miller Road carry?

About 14,562 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is BG-9002 over Miller Road?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 285 ft wide.

Who owns BG-9002 over Miller Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.