US Bridges

KY-61 over Harrods Fork

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · 1.89 Mi. N. of JCT Ky 533 · Structure no. 001B00080N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,273
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-61 over Harrods Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-61 over Harrods Fork in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

It carries about 2,273 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-61
CrossesHarrods Fork
Location1.89 Mi. N. of JCT Ky 533
RouteState Highway 61
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97778, -85.41889
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length302 ft (92.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,273 (2022)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-61 over Harrods Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-61 over Harrods Fork 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does KY-61 over Harrods Fork carry?

About 2,273 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is KY-61 over Harrods Fork?

The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-61 over Harrods Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.