US Bridges

Veterans Way over Shaw Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI S of JCT US 31W · Structure no. 047C00075N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,259
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Way over Shaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans Way over Shaw Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7,259 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,259 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long.

CarriesVeterans Way
CrossesShaw Creek
Location0.5 MI S of JCT US 31W
RouteCity Street 1683
Coordinates37.73611, -85.89639
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,259 (2018)
Projected traffic7,259 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Veterans Way over Shaw Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Way over Shaw 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 2021.

How much traffic does Veterans Way over Shaw Creek carry?

About 7,259 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Veterans Way over Shaw Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Veterans Way over Shaw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.