US Bridges

College Street over Freeman Creek

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mile West of 31W Bp · Structure no. 047C00083N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,021
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Street over Freeman Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Street over Freeman 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 4,021 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,021 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCollege Street
CrossesFreeman Creek
Location0.1 Mile West of 31W Bp
RouteCity Street 1124
Coordinates37.69139, -85.87333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,021 (2023)
Projected traffic4,021 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 College Street over Freeman Creek built?

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

What condition is College Street over Freeman 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 2021.

How much traffic does College Street over Freeman Creek carry?

About 4,021 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is College Street over Freeman Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns College Street over Freeman Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.