US Bridges

Willmoth Way over Lucas Creek

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.5 Mile South of Ky 1357 · Structure no. 047C00081N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
662
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willmoth Way over Lucas Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Willmoth Way over Lucas 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 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 662 vehicles a day, projected to reach 662 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWillmoth Way
CrossesLucas Creek
Location0.5 Mile South of Ky 1357
RouteCity Street 1543
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.68806, -85.90139
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic662 (2019)
Projected traffic662 by 2039
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 Willmoth Way over Lucas Creek built?

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

What condition is Willmoth Way over Lucas 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 Willmoth Way over Lucas Creek carry?

About 662 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Willmoth Way over Lucas Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Willmoth Way over Lucas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.