US Bridges

Hartman RD over Viox Creek

Poor

Kenton County, Kentucky · 764 Ft NE of KY236 · Structure no. 059C00071N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,251
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hartman RD over Viox Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hartman RD over Viox Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,251 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,251 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 128 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHartman RD
CrossesViox Creek
Location764 Ft NE of KY236
RouteCity Street 3000
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.03056, -84.615
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width128 ft (38.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,251 (2021)
Projected traffic4,251 by 2041
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Hartman RD over Viox Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hartman RD over Viox Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Hartman RD over Viox Creek carry?

About 4,251 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Hartman RD over Viox Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns Hartman RD over Viox Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.