US Bridges

745th Tank Btln RD over Mill Creek

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · 2 KM E. of S. Boundary RD · Structure no. DAPTRAKNO0BDG09

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

745th Tank Btln RD over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 745th Tank Btln RD over Mill Creek in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries745th Tank Btln RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location2 KM E. of S. Boundary RD
Coordinates37.80494, -85.88733
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

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

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

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

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

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 745th Tank Btln RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Army.