US Bridges

Laurel Ridge Rd. over Linders Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · 1.2 Mi. N of JCT Ky 84 · Structure no. 047C00094N

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Ridge Rd. over Linders Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laurel Ridge Rd. over Linders Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Ridge Rd.
CrossesLinders Creek
Location1.2 Mi. N of JCT Ky 84
RouteCounty Highway 1346
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63472, -86.14972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2009)
Projected traffic35 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Laurel Ridge Rd. over Linders Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Laurel Ridge Rd. over Linders Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does Laurel Ridge Rd. over Linders Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Laurel Ridge Rd. over Linders Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Ridge Rd. over Linders Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.