US Bridges

Hardesty Rd. over Beech Fork River

Good

Washington County, Kentucky · .6 MI N of JCT Ky 438 · Structure no. 115C00066N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardesty Rd. over Beech Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hardesty Rd. over Beech Fork River in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHardesty Rd.
CrossesBeech Fork River
Location.6 MI N of JCT Ky 438
RouteCounty Highway 1304
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78417, -85.19972
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hardesty Rd. over Beech Fork River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardesty Rd. over Beech Fork River 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Hardesty Rd. over Beech Fork River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hardesty Rd. over Beech Fork River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Hardesty Rd. over Beech Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.