US Bridges

Harmons Lick RD over E.Fk Drakes Creek

Fair

Garrard County, Kentucky · 60FT S of Drakes Crk RD · Structure no. 040C00039N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
107
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmons Lick RD over E.Fk Drakes Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harmons Lick RD over E.Fk Drakes Creek in Garrard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2026. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHarmons Lick RD
CrossesE.Fk Drakes Creek
Location60FT S of Drakes Crk RD
RouteCounty Highway 1125
CountyGarrard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53639, -84.49833
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2006)
Projected traffic170 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Harmons Lick RD over E.Fk Drakes Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmons Lick RD over E.Fk Drakes 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does Harmons Lick RD over E.Fk Drakes Creek carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Harmons Lick RD over E.Fk Drakes Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harmons Lick RD over E.Fk Drakes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.