US Bridges

KY-728 over Bacon Creek

Fair

Hart County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI East of I-65 Ntrch · Structure no. 050B00010N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
589
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-728 over Bacon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-728 over Bacon Creek in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 589 vehicles a day, projected to reach 589 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-728
CrossesBacon Creek
Location2.8 MI East of I-65 Ntrch
RouteState Highway 728
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.40194, -85.8525
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic589 (2022)
Projected traffic589 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-728 over Bacon Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-728 over Bacon 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does KY-728 over Bacon Creek carry?

About 589 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-728 over Bacon Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-728 over Bacon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.