US Bridges

Little Hardwicks C over Little Hardwick Ck

Good

Powell County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI South Ky 1057 · Structure no. 099C00025N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
359
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Hardwicks C over Little Hardwick Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little Hardwicks C over Little Hardwick Ck in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 359 vehicles a day, projected to reach 359 by 2030. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLittle Hardwicks C
CrossesLittle Hardwick Ck
Location1.6 MI South Ky 1057
RouteCounty Highway 1215
Coordinates37.78694, -83.93083
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic359 (2010)
Projected traffic359 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Little Hardwicks C over Little Hardwick Ck built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Hardwicks C over Little Hardwick Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Little Hardwicks C over Little Hardwick Ck carry?

About 359 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Little Hardwicks C over Little Hardwick Ck?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Little Hardwicks C over Little Hardwick Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.