US Bridges

Rose Lane over Hardwick Creek

GoodPosted for load

Powell County, Kentucky · .15 MI N JCT Ky 1057 · Structure no. 099C00031N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rose Lane over Hardwick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rose Lane over Hardwick Creek in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2030. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRose Lane
CrossesHardwick Creek
Location.15 MI N JCT Ky 1057
RouteCounty Highway 1249
CountyPowell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81083, -83.90833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2010)
Projected traffic55 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Rose Lane over Hardwick Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rose Lane 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rose Lane over Hardwick Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rose Lane over Hardwick Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rose Lane over Hardwick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.