US Bridges

Nicholas St. over Valley Creek

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Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 047C00076N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,022
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicholas St. over Valley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nicholas St. over Valley Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1,022 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,022 by 2039. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNicholas St.
CrossesValley Creek
Location0.1 MI S. of JCT US 62
RouteCity Street 1389
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67694, -85.88
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,022 (2019)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2039
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 Nicholas St. over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicholas St. over Valley 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 Nicholas St. over Valley Creek carry?

About 1,022 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Nicholas St. over Valley Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nicholas St. over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.