US Bridges

Ky 2154 over Hardins Creek

Good

Marion County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI N of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 078B00087N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,853
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 2154 over Hardins Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 2154 over Hardins Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,853 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,853 by 2042. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 2154
CrossesHardins Creek
Location0.5 MI N of JCT US 68
RouteState Highway 2154
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.5625, -85.28167
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,853 (2022)
Projected traffic7,853 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 2154 over Hardins Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 2154 over Hardins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 2154 over Hardins Creek carry?

About 7,853 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ky 2154 over Hardins Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 2154 over Hardins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.