US Bridges

KY-313 over Cedar Creek

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Hardin County, Kentucky · 5.0 MI E JCT US 31W · Structure no. 047B00156N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,380
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-313 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-313 over Cedar Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8,380 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,380 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-313
CrossesCedar Creek
Location5.0 MI E JCT US 31W
RouteState Highway 313
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.80639, -85.82722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,380 (2022)
Projected traffic8,380 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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-313 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-313 over Cedar 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-313 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 8,380 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-313 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-313 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.