US Bridges

Harpers Ridge RD over Spencer Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. N of JCT Ky 713 · Structure no. 087C00034N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harpers Ridge RD over Spencer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Harpers Ridge RD over Spencer Creek in Montgomery County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesHarpers Ridge RD
CrossesSpencer Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N of JCT Ky 713
RouteCounty Highway 1007
CountyMontgomery County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.02917, -83.84
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2011)
Projected traffic130 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$136,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harpers Ridge RD over Spencer Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harpers Ridge RD over Spencer 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 2021.

How much traffic does Harpers Ridge RD over Spencer Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Harpers Ridge RD over Spencer Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Harpers Ridge RD over Spencer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.