US Bridges

I-71 NB over S Fork Harrods Creek

Fair

Oldham County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI S of Ky 329 · Structure no. 093B00037R

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,238
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-71 NB over S Fork Harrods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-71 NB over S Fork Harrods Creek in Oldham County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 57 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 36,238 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,862 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 324 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI-71 NB
CrossesS Fork Harrods Creek
Location1.0 MI S of Ky 329
RouteInterstate 71
CountyOldham County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.33972, -85.50778
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width324 ft (98.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,238 (2020)
Projected traffic39,862 by 2040
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-71 NB over S Fork Harrods Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is I-71 NB 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 I-71 NB over S Fork Harrods Creek carry?

About 36,238 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-71 NB over S Fork Harrods Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 324 ft wide.

Who owns I-71 NB over S Fork Harrods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.