US Bridges

KY-84 over Hardins Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI West of JCT Ky 49 · Structure no. 078B00025N

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Mixed Types
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,796
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-84 over Hardins Creek is a concrete mixed types carrying KY-84 over Hardins Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 93 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 1,796 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,796 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-84
CrossesHardins Creek
Location2.0 MI West of JCT Ky 49
RouteState Highway 84
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57389, -85.30972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMixed Types
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,796 (2020)
Projected traffic1,796 by 2040
Trucks11%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-84 over Hardins Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is KY-84 over Hardins 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-84 over Hardins Creek carry?

About 1,796 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-84 over Hardins Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-84 over Hardins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.