US Bridges

Ky 3223 over Harrods Creek

FairPosted for load

Oldham County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI N of Ky 53 · Structure no. 093B00046N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
205 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,431
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3223 over Harrods Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 3223 over Harrods Creek in Oldham County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,431 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,431 by 2038. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3223
CrossesHarrods Creek
Location2.6 MI N of Ky 53
RouteState Highway 3223
CountyOldham County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.45417, -85.35722
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 statusPosted for load 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 rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length205 ft (62.5 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 traffic1,431 (2018)
Projected traffic1,431 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 3223 over Harrods Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3223 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 3223 over Harrods Creek carry?

About 1,431 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Ky 3223 over Harrods Creek?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3223 over Harrods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.