US Bridges

JC-9003 over Harris Fork

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · .20 MI East of Ky 307 Op · Structure no. 038B00056N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,290
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

JC-9003 over Harris Fork is a concrete culvert carrying JC-9003 over Harris Fork in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 7,290 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,039 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 300 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJC-9003
CrossesHarris Fork
Location.20 MI East of Ky 307 Op
RouteInterstate 69
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.51944, -88.8675
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width300 ft (91.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,290 (2023)
Projected traffic9,039 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 JC-9003 over Harris Fork built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is JC-9003 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does JC-9003 over Harris Fork carry?

About 7,290 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is JC-9003 over Harris Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 300 ft wide.

Who owns JC-9003 over Harris Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.