US Bridges

Ky 393 over Harrods Creek

FairPosted for load

Oldham County, Kentucky · 1.65 MI S of US 42 · Structure no. 093B00013N

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,702
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 393 over Harrods Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 393 over Harrods Creek in Oldham County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 85 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 1,702 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,702 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 393
CrossesHarrods Creek
Location1.65 MI S of US 42
RouteState Highway 393
CountyOldham County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.42167, -85.46778
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,702 (2021)
Projected traffic1,702 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 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 393 over Harrods Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Ky 393 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 393 over Harrods Creek carry?

About 1,702 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 393 over Harrods Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 393 over Harrods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.