US Bridges

KY-920 over Linders Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · .60 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 84 · Structure no. 047B00078N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
376
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-920 over Linders Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-920 over Linders Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 376 vehicles a day, projected to reach 376 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-920
CrossesLinders Creek
Location.60 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 84
RouteState Highway 920
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62972, -86.18861
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic376 (2023)
Projected traffic376 by 2043
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

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 KY-920 over Linders Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-920 over Linders 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-920 over Linders Creek carry?

About 376 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-920 over Linders Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-920 over Linders Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.