US Bridges

West Park Rd. over Billy Creek

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.9 MI East of Ring Road · Structure no. 047C00077N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
289 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,196
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Park Rd. over Billy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Park Rd. over Billy Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,196 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,196 by 2041. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesWest Park Rd.
CrossesBilly Creek
Location0.9 MI East of Ring Road
RouteCity Street 1542
Coordinates37.68556, -85.89917
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,196 (2021)
Projected traffic1,196 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 West Park Rd. over Billy Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Park Rd. over Billy 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 2023.

How much traffic does West Park Rd. over Billy Creek carry?

About 1,196 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is West Park Rd. over Billy Creek?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns West Park Rd. over Billy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.