US Bridges

KY-218 over Blue Springs Creek

Fair

Hart County, Kentucky · .05 MI E of JCT Ky 1243 · Structure no. 050B00040N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,861
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-218 over Blue Springs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-218 over Blue Springs Creek in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, 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 5 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 2,861 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,861 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-218
CrossesBlue Springs Creek
Location.05 MI E of JCT Ky 1243
RouteState Highway 218
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.16583, -85.8025
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,861 (2023)
Projected traffic2,861 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-218 over Blue Springs Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-218 over Blue Springs 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-218 over Blue Springs Creek carry?

About 2,861 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-218 over Blue Springs Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-218 over Blue Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.