US Bridges

Harper Road over Br Obion CR

FairPosted for load

Hickman County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI W. US 51 · Structure no. 053C00055N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harper Road over Br Obion CR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harper Road over Br Obion CR in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 2026. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHarper Road
CrossesBr Obion CR
Location1.5 MI W. US 51
RouteCounty Highway 1301
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.725, -89.01944
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2006)
Projected traffic17 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$87,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harper Road over Br Obion CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harper Road over Br Obion CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Harper Road over Br Obion CR carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Harper Road over Br Obion CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Harper Road over Br Obion CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.