US Bridges

Burkes Spring RD over Hardins Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI NE JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 078C00123N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burkes Spring RD over Hardins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burkes Spring RD over Hardins Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 147 by 2029. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBurkes Spring RD
CrossesHardins Creek
Location1.0 MI NE JCT Ky 52
RouteCounty Highway 1307
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64639, -85.34389
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2009)
Projected traffic147 by 2029
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Burkes Spring RD over Hardins Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burkes Spring RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Burkes Spring RD over Hardins Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Burkes Spring RD over Hardins Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Burkes Spring RD over Hardins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.