US Bridges

KY-49 over Hardins Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kentucky · .50 MI West of JCT Ky 327 · Structure no. 078B00034N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,601
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-49 over Hardins Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-49 over Hardins Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,601 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,601 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-49
CrossesHardins Creek
Location.50 MI West of JCT Ky 327
RouteState Highway 49
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.60639, -85.34361
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,601 (2022)
Projected traffic2,601 by 2042
Trucks10%
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-49 over Hardins Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-49 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-49 over Hardins Creek carry?

About 2,601 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-49 over Hardins Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-49 over Hardins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.