US Bridges

KY-313 over Wilson Road

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.15 Mi. West of US 31W · Structure no. 047B00142R

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,713
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-313 over Wilson Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-313 over Wilson Road in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,713 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,713 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-313
CrossesWilson Road
Location0.15 Mi. West of US 31W
RouteState Highway 313
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.795, -85.91806
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length127 ft (38.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,713 (2023)
Projected traffic5,713 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$882,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-313 over Wilson Road built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-313 over Wilson Road 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-313 over Wilson Road carry?

About 5,713 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-313 over Wilson Road?

The structure is 127 ft (38.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns KY-313 over Wilson Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.