US Bridges

Old Railrd Road over Harris Fork

Good

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI W JCT Ky 629 · Structure no. 014C00046N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Railrd Road over Harris Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Old Railrd Road over Harris Fork in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Railrd Road
CrossesHarris Fork
Location2.6 MI W JCT Ky 629
RouteCounty Highway 1312
Coordinates37.64278, -86.62056
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2011)
Projected traffic55 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Railrd Road over Harris Fork built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Railrd Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Railrd Road over Harris Fork carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Old Railrd Road over Harris Fork?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Old Railrd Road over Harris Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.