US Bridges

Mt Eden Church RD over Salt River Tributary

Good

Hardin County, Kentucky · Fort Knox · Structure no. DAPTRAKNO0BDG64

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Mt Eden Church RD over Salt River Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Mt Eden Church RD over Salt River Tributary in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMt Eden Church RD
CrossesSalt River Tributary
LocationFort Knox
Coordinates37.9522, -85.85119
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Eden Church RD over Salt River Tributary built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Eden Church RD over Salt River Tributary 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 Mt Eden Church RD over Salt River Tributary carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mt Eden Church RD over Salt River Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Eden Church RD over Salt River Tributary?

It is owned by the Army.