US Bridges

KY-1718 over Fork of Harris Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fulton County, Kentucky · 250 Ft Nor. of Mears ST · Structure no. 038B00073N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
518
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1718 over Fork of Harris Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1718 over Fork of Harris Creek in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 518 vehicles a day, projected to reach 518 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-1718
CrossesFork of Harris Creek
Location250 Ft Nor. of Mears ST
RouteState Highway 1718
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.50583, -88.87528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic518 (2021)
Projected traffic518 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$276,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1718 over Fork of Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1718 over Fork of Harris Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1718 over Fork of Harris Creek carry?

About 518 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1718 over Fork of Harris Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1718 over Fork of Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.