US Bridges

Oddville Ave over Flat Run Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Kentucky · .6 MI NE of N-Jct US 27 · Structure no. 049B00010N

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,284
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oddville Ave over Flat Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Oddville Ave over Flat Run Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6,284 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,284 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesOddville Ave
CrossesFlat Run Creek
Location.6 MI NE of N-Jct US 27
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.39472, -84.28389
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,284 (2023)
Projected traffic6,284 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$108,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oddville Ave over Flat Run Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oddville Ave over Flat Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Oddville Ave over Flat Run Creek carry?

About 6,284 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Oddville Ave over Flat Run Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Oddville Ave over Flat Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.