US Bridges

Rock Creek Rd. over Western Ky Parkway

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI South of US 62 · Structure no. 047B00168N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
414
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Creek Rd. over Western Ky Parkway is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rock Creek Rd. over Western Ky Parkway in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 414 vehicles a day, projected to reach 414 by 2029. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRock Creek Rd.
CrossesWestern Ky Parkway
Location0.4 MI South of US 62
RouteCounty Highway 1298
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55667, -86.07889
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2009)
Projected traffic414 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Creek Rd. over Western Ky Parkway built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Creek Rd. over Western Ky Parkway 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 Rock Creek Rd. over Western Ky Parkway carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Rock Creek Rd. over Western Ky Parkway?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Creek Rd. over Western Ky Parkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.