US Bridges

Little Hardwicks C over Little Hardwick Creek

GoodPosted for load

Powell County, Kentucky · 2.2 Mi. S. Ky. 11 Jct. · Structure no. 099C00037N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
207
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Hardwicks C over Little Hardwick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Little Hardwicks C over Little Hardwick Creek in Powell County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 207 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesLittle Hardwicks C
CrossesLittle Hardwick Creek
Location2.2 Mi. S. Ky. 11 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 1215
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2010)
Projected traffic207 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 Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Hardwicks C over Little 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 2023.

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

About 207 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Little Hardwicks C over Little Hardwick Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Little Hardwicks C over Little Hardwick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.