US Bridges

Harrods Creek Road over Harrods Creek

Fair

Bourbon County, Kentucky · 1.75 MI W of JCT US 460 · Structure no. 009C00015N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrods Creek Road over Harrods Creek is a steel culvert carrying Harrods Creek Road over Harrods Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2029. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrods Creek Road
CrossesHarrods Creek
Location1.75 MI W of JCT US 460
RouteCounty Highway 1103
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.18528, -84.13306
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2009)
Projected traffic99 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Creek Road over Harrods Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrods Creek Road over Harrods 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Harrods Creek Road over Harrods Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Harrods Creek Road over Harrods Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Harrods Creek Road over Harrods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.