US Bridges

Harrods Fork Cir over Harrods Fork

Fair

Adair County, Kentucky · 0.7 Mi. Ne. of JCT Ky 61 · Structure no. 001C00059N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrods Fork Cir over Harrods Fork is a concrete tee beam carrying Harrods Fork Cir over Harrods Fork in Adair County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.3 mi (52 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrods Fork Cir
CrossesHarrods Fork
Location0.7 Mi. Ne. of JCT Ky 61
RouteCounty Highway 1989
CountyAdair County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.97778, -85.41667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2019)
Projected traffic38 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.3 mi (52 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrods Fork Cir over Harrods Fork built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrods Fork Cir 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Harrods Fork Cir over Harrods Fork carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Harrods Fork Cir over Harrods Fork?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Harrods Fork Cir over Harrods Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.