US Bridges

Banker Pl over Harris Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Kentucky · 200" N of Mears Stre · Structure no. 038C00017N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
628
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Banker Pl over Harris Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Banker Pl over Harris Fork Creek in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 628 vehicles a day, projected to reach 628 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBanker Pl
CrossesHarris Fork Creek
Location200" N of Mears Stre
RouteCity Street 2077
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.50472, -88.87611
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic628 (2013)
Projected traffic628 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$159,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Banker Pl over Harris Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Banker Pl 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 2023.

How much traffic does Banker Pl over Harris Fork Creek carry?

About 628 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Banker Pl over Harris Fork Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Banker Pl over Harris Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.