US Bridges

Ky 1694 over S Fork Harrods Creek

Fair

Oldham County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI S of Ky 329 · Structure no. 093B00026N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,437
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1694 over S Fork Harrods Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 1694 over S Fork Harrods Creek in Oldham County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,437 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,437 by 2039. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1694
CrossesS Fork Harrods Creek
Location2.1 MI S of Ky 329
RouteState Highway 1694
CountyOldham County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.34917, -85.55722
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,437 (2019)
Projected traffic2,437 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 1694 over S Fork Harrods Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1694 over S Fork 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 1694 over S Fork Harrods Creek carry?

About 2,437 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 1694 over S Fork Harrods Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1694 over S Fork Harrods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.