US Bridges

Harm Turner LN over Greasy Creek

FairPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · W @jct Ky 221 @big Laurel · Structure no. 048C00103N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harm Turner LN over Greasy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harm Turner LN over Greasy Creek in Harlan 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2026. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHarm Turner LN
CrossesGreasy Creek
LocationW @jct Ky 221 @big Laurel
RouteCounty Highway 1041
Coordinates36.97889, -83.21889
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2006)
Projected traffic50 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harm Turner LN over Greasy Creek built?

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

What condition is Harm Turner LN over Greasy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Harm Turner LN over Greasy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Harm Turner LN over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Harm Turner LN over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.