US Bridges

Commercial Street over Harris Fork Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Kentucky · 200" W of Mears Stre · Structure no. 038C00018N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commercial Street over Harris Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Commercial Street over Harris Fork Creek in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 410 by 2033. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesCommercial Street
CrossesHarris Fork Creek
Location200" W of Mears Stre
RouteCity Street 2078
Coordinates36.50444, -88.87667
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2013)
Projected traffic410 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Commercial Street over Harris Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commercial Street 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 Commercial Street over Harris Fork Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Commercial Street over Harris Fork Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Commercial Street over Harris Fork Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.