Ky 313 over P&L Railroad
Hardin County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky 313 over P&L Railroad in Hardin County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 6,893 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 102 of the 221 inventoried bridges in Hardin County rated good (46.2%); 8 (3.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (good), but component ratings moved: substructure 7 to 8.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2024, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 163 ft |
| Location | 1.8 MI NW Jct KY 144 |
| NBI structure number | 047B00158R |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Hardin County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-65 over Valley Creek | 1956 | 68,858 | Fair |
| Interstate 65 Ramp over US 31W (under S.b.connec | 1983 | 68,858 | Fair |
| I-65 over Town Branch | 1956 | 60,000 | Good |
| I-65 over East Rhudes Creek | 1958 | 53,566 | Good |
| I 65 over Rhudes Creek Road | 2018 | 53,566 | Good |
| I-65 over Clear Creek | 1983 | 51,705 | Fair |
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