US Bridges

Falls of Rough Spu over Harris Fork

Fair

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI S of JCT KY108 · Structure no. 014C00063N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falls of Rough Spu over Harris Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falls of Rough Spu over Harris Fork in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2031. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFalls of Rough Spu
CrossesHarris Fork
Location2.6 MI S of JCT KY108
RouteCounty Highway 1330
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62222, -86.55972
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating81.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2011)
Projected traffic10 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Falls of Rough Spu over Harris Fork built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falls of Rough Spu 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 Falls of Rough Spu over Harris Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Falls of Rough Spu over Harris Fork?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Falls of Rough Spu over Harris Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.