US Bridges

Gaither Station RD over Valley Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · .2 MI SW of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 047C00067N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
538
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gaither Station RD over Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gaither Station RD over Valley Creek 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 5 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 538 vehicles a day, projected to reach 538 by 2039. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGaither Station RD
CrossesValley Creek
Location.2 MI SW of JCT US 62
RouteCounty Highway 1133
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67417, -85.88694
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2019)
Projected traffic538 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$230,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gaither Station RD over Valley Creek built?

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

What condition is Gaither Station RD over Valley Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Gaither Station RD over Valley Creek carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Gaither Station RD over Valley Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Gaither Station RD over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.