US Bridges

Hawkins Drive over Nichols Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.01 Mile North of Ky 210 · Structure no. 047C00090N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hawkins Drive over Nichols Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hawkins Drive over Nichols Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 184 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHawkins Drive
CrossesNichols Creek
Location0.01 Mile North of Ky 210
RouteCity Street 1553
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67056, -85.84083
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2016)
Projected traffic225 by 2036
Trucks—
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 Hawkins Drive over Nichols Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hawkins Drive over Nichols 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 2022.

How much traffic does Hawkins Drive over Nichols Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Hawkins Drive over Nichols Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Hawkins Drive over Nichols Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.