US Bridges

Hardy Creek RD over Hardy Creek

FairPosted for load

Trimble County, Kentucky · 0.7 MI W of US 42 · Structure no. 112C00030N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardy Creek RD over Hardy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hardy Creek RD over Hardy Creek in Trimble County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2026. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHardy Creek RD
CrossesHardy Creek
Location0.7 MI W of US 42
RouteCounty Highway 1104
CountyTrimble County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.60778, -85.27694
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic50 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Hardy Creek RD over Hardy Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy Creek RD over Hardy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Hardy Creek RD over Hardy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hardy Creek RD over Hardy Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Creek RD over Hardy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.