US Bridges

KY-307 over Harris Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Kentucky · 200 Ft Nor. JCT 7382 · Structure no. 038B00076N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,493
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-307 over Harris Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-307 over Harris Fork Creek in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,493 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,493 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-307
CrossesHarris Fork Creek
Location200 Ft Nor. JCT 7382
RouteState Highway 307
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.50778, -88.87222
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,493 (2021)
Projected traffic3,493 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-307 over Harris Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-307 over Harris Fork Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-307 over Harris Fork Creek carry?

About 3,493 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-307 over Harris Fork Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns KY-307 over Harris Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.