US Bridges

KY-629 over Harris Fork

Good

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 629 · Structure no. 014B00058N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-629 over Harris Fork is a steel culvert carrying KY-629 over Harris Fork in Breckinridge 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 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 78 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-629
CrossesHarris Fork
Location0.1 MI S of JCT Ky 629
RouteState Highway 629
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63167, -86.57639
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2021)
Projected traffic78 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-629 over Harris Fork built?

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

What condition is KY-629 over Harris Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-629 over Harris Fork carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-629 over Harris Fork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns KY-629 over Harris Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.