US Bridges

Harold ST over Catron Creek

PoorPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · W @ JCT Ky 72 · Structure no. 048C00194N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
665
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harold ST over Catron Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harold ST over Catron Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 665 vehicles a day, projected to reach 665 by 2026. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesHarold ST
CrossesCatron Creek
LocationW @ JCT Ky 72
RouteCounty Highway 1232
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82278, -83.33194
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic665 (2006)
Projected traffic665 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harold ST over Catron Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harold ST over Catron Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Harold ST over Catron Creek carry?

About 665 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Harold ST over Catron Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Harold ST over Catron Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.