US Bridges

KY-1904 over W Rhudes Creek

FairPosted for load

Hardin County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 222 · Structure no. 047B00091N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
859
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1904 over W Rhudes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1904 over W Rhudes Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 859 vehicles a day, projected to reach 859 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1904
CrossesW Rhudes Creek
Location1.3 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 222
RouteState Highway 1904
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63194, -85.92556
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic859 (2021)
Projected traffic859 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-1904 over W Rhudes Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1904 over W Rhudes 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1904 over W Rhudes Creek carry?

About 859 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1904 over W Rhudes Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1904 over W Rhudes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.