US Bridges

Needham RD over Linders Creek

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 2 Mi. N. Jct. Ky. 84 · Structure no. 047C00054N

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Needham RD over Linders Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Needham RD over Linders Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 44 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2029. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNeedham RD
CrossesLinders Creek
Location2 Mi. N. Jct. Ky. 84
RouteCounty Highway 1347
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64083, -86.16361
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2009)
Projected traffic65 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Needham RD over Linders Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Needham RD over Linders 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Needham RD over Linders Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Needham RD over Linders Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Needham RD over Linders Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.