US Bridges

Ky 146 over Harrods Creek

Fair

Henry County, Kentucky · At Oldham Cl · Structure no. 052B00067N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,116
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 146 over Harrods Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 146 over Harrods Creek in Henry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,116 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,116 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 146
CrossesHarrods Creek
LocationAt Oldham Cl
RouteState Highway 146
CountyHenry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.44306, -85.33167
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,116 (2019)
Projected traffic3,116 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 146 over Harrods Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 146 over Harrods 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 146 over Harrods Creek carry?

About 3,116 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ky 146 over Harrods Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 146 over Harrods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.