US Bridges

KY-61 over Middle Creek Relief

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · .24 MI from Hardin-Larue · Structure no. 047B00131R

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
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

KY-61 over Middle Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-61 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 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 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 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-61
CrossesMiddle Creek Relief
Location.24 MI from Hardin-Larue
RouteState Highway 61
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61167, -85.80111
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating71.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 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 KY-61 over Middle Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is KY-61 over Middle Creek Relief 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 KY-61 over Middle Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is KY-61 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 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-61 over Middle Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.