US Bridges

745th Tank Btln RD over Cedar Creek

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · Ft. Knox · Structure no. DAPTRAKNO0BDG08

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

745th Tank Btln RD over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete arch - deck carrying 745th Tank Btln RD over Cedar Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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Carries745th Tank Btln RD
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationFt. Knox
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81602, -85.82889
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating86.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 745th Tank Btln RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 745th Tank Btln RD over Cedar 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 745th Tank Btln RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is 745th Tank Btln RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 745th Tank Btln RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the Army.