US Bridges

Old Railroad Rd. over Harris Fork

FairPosted for load

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI W. JCT Ky 629 · Structure no. 014C00051N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Railroad Rd. over Harris Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Railroad Rd. over Harris Fork in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2030. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Railroad Rd.
CrossesHarris Fork
Location1.9 MI W. JCT Ky 629
RouteCounty Highway 1312
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.64278, -86.60861
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2010)
Projected traffic45 by 2030
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 Railroad Rd. over Harris Fork built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Railroad Rd. over Harris 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Railroad Rd. over Harris Fork carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Old Railroad Rd. over Harris Fork?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Old Railroad Rd. over Harris Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.