US Bridges

Ky 3221 over Hardins Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kentucky · 100WEST JCT Ky 49 · Structure no. 078B00074N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,430
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3221 over Hardins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 3221 over Hardins Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4,430 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,430 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3221
CrossesHardins Creek
Location100WEST JCT Ky 49
RouteState Highway 3221
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56083, -85.25139
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,430 (2023)
Projected traffic4,430 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$88,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 3221 over Hardins Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3221 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 3221 over Hardins Creek carry?

About 4,430 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ky 3221 over Hardins Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3221 over Hardins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.