US Bridges

Lincoln Parkway Nc over Middle Creek Relief

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · .24 MI from Hardin-Larue · Structure no. 047B00131L

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,087
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln Parkway Nc over Middle Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lincoln Parkway Nc over Middle Creek Relief in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6,087 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,087 by 2042. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLincoln Parkway Nc
CrossesMiddle Creek Relief
Location.24 MI from Hardin-Larue
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates37.61167, -85.80111
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating73.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,087 (2022)
Projected traffic6,087 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln Parkway Nc over Middle Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln Parkway Nc over Middle Creek Relief 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 2021.

How much traffic does Lincoln Parkway Nc over Middle Creek Relief carry?

About 6,087 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Lincoln Parkway Nc over Middle Creek Relief?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln Parkway Nc over Middle Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.