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KY-1057 over Hardwick Creek

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Powell County, Kentucky · .05 MI N of JCT Ky 2001 · Structure no. 099B00057N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,801
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1057 over Hardwick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1057 over Hardwick Creek in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,801 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,801 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1057
CrossesHardwick Creek
Location.05 MI N of JCT Ky 2001
RouteState Highway 1057
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.82361, -83.91972
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,801 (2021)
Projected traffic1,801 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1057 over Hardwick Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1057 over Hardwick 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1057 over Hardwick Creek carry?

About 1,801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is KY-1057 over Hardwick Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1057 over Hardwick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.