US Bridges

4th ST in Hardin over Martins Creek

PoorPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI E. of Ky 1824 · Structure no. 079C00056N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th ST in Hardin over Martins Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 4th ST in Hardin over Martins Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2031. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4th ST in Hardin
CrossesMartins Creek
Location0.1 MI E. of Ky 1824
RouteCity Street 3002
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.76444, -88.30056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2011)
Projected traffic154 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th ST in Hardin over Martins Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th ST in Hardin over Martins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does 4th ST in Hardin over Martins Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is 4th ST in Hardin over Martins Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns 4th ST in Hardin over Martins Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.