US Bridges

South Edgewater RD over Huskens Run

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Kentucky · 0.05 Mi. West of US Rt 27 · Structure no. 049C00038N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Edgewater RD over Huskens Run is a concrete tee beam carrying South Edgewater RD over Huskens Run in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 122 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Edgewater RD
CrossesHuskens Run
Location0.05 Mi. West of US Rt 27
RouteCounty Highway 1127
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.31333, -84.30667
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2021)
Projected traffic122 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 South Edgewater RD over Huskens Run built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Edgewater RD over Huskens Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does South Edgewater RD over Huskens Run carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is South Edgewater RD over Huskens Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns South Edgewater RD over Huskens Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.