US Bridges

River RD over Harrods Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Kentucky · 0.20 MI E of Wolf Br RD · Structure no. 056C00131N

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,574
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Harrods Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying River RD over Harrods Creek in Jefferson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 105 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 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 7,574 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,574 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver RD
CrossesHarrods Creek
Location0.20 MI E of Wolf Br RD
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyJefferson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.32861, -85.63111
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,574 (2023)
Projected traffic7,574 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$708,000
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Harrods Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is River RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does River RD over Harrods Creek carry?

About 7,574 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is River RD over Harrods Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Harrods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.