US Bridges

Ky 329 over Trib to Harrods Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.40 MI E of US 42 · Structure no. 056B00054N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 329 over Trib to Harrods Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ky 329 over Trib to Harrods Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 329
CrossesTrib to Harrods Creek
Location0.40 MI E of US 42
RouteState Highway 329
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.355, -85.60472
Functional classUrban 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.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2023)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2043
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 329 over Trib to Harrods Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 329 over Trib to 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 329 over Trib to Harrods Creek carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 329 over Trib to Harrods Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 329 over Trib to Harrods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.