US Bridges

Hwy. 2154 over Hardins Creek

Good

Marion County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI S of US 68 · Structure no. 078B00090N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,982
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hwy. 2154 over Hardins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hwy. 2154 over Hardins Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,982 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,982 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHwy. 2154
CrossesHardins Creek
Location0.4 MI S of US 68
RouteState Highway 2154
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55139, -85.28278
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating91.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,982 (2022)
Projected traffic2,982 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hwy. 2154 over Hardins Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hwy. 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 2022.

How much traffic does Hwy. 2154 over Hardins Creek carry?

About 2,982 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Hwy. 2154 over Hardins Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Hwy. 2154 over Hardins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.