Western Kentucky P over Valley Creek
GoodHardin County, Kentucky · Wbl .5 MI E-Ky 1904 UP · Structure no. 047B00093L
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2021
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,091
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Kentucky P over Valley Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Western Kentucky P over Valley Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,091 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,091 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Western Kentucky P over Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Western Kentucky P over Valley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.
How much traffic does Western Kentucky P over Valley Creek carry?
About 7,091 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Western Kentucky P over Valley Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Western Kentucky P over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.