US Bridges

KY-152 over Hardin Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kentucky · On Washington - Marion Cl · Structure no. 078B00038N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
232 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-152 over Hardin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-152 over Hardin Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, projected to reach 790 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 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-152
CrossesHardin Creek
LocationOn Washington - Marion Cl
RouteState Highway 152
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67361, -85.37389
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2023)
Projected traffic790 by 2043
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$695,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-152 over Hardin Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-152 over Hardin 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-152 over Hardin Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-152 over Hardin Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-152 over Hardin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.