US Bridges

Ky 53 over Harrods Creek

Fair

Oldham County, Kentucky · 0.75 MI S of US 42 · Structure no. 093B00001N

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,046
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 53 over Harrods Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 53 over Harrods Creek in Oldham County, Kentucky. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 3,046 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,046 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 53
CrossesHarrods Creek
Location0.75 MI S of US 42
RouteState Highway 53
CountyOldham County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.44722, -85.40917
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,046 (2023)
Projected traffic3,046 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$698,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 53 over Harrods Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 53 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 53 over Harrods Creek carry?

About 3,046 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 53 over Harrods Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 53 over Harrods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.