US Bridges

KY-1183 over Hardins Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kentucky · On Washington - Marion Cl · Structure no. 078B00059N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
265 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
673
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1183 over Hardins Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1183 over Hardins Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 673 vehicles a day, projected to reach 673 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1183
CrossesHardins Creek
LocationOn Washington - Marion Cl
RouteState Highway 1183
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71028, -85.38667
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic673 (2021)
Projected traffic673 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-1183 over Hardins Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1183 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-1183 over Hardins Creek carry?

About 673 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1183 over Hardins Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1183 over Hardins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.