US Bridges

_union Church RD over _middle Creek

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · .5 MI SE of JCT CR 5163 · Structure no. 047C00093N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

_union Church RD over _middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying _union Church RD over _middle Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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Carries_union Church RD
Crosses_middle Creek
Location.5 MI SE of JCT CR 5163
RouteCounty Highway 1165
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.6675, -85.7325
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2019)
Projected traffic54 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 _union Church RD over _middle Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is _union Church RD over _middle 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 _union Church RD over _middle Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is _union Church RD over _middle Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns _union Church RD over _middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.