US Bridges

Ky 329 over Harrods Creek

Fair

Oldham County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI E of Jefferson Cl · Structure no. 093B00047N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,126
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 329 over Harrods Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 329 over Harrods Creek in Oldham County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 4,126 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,126 by 2041. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 329
CrossesHarrods Creek
Location1.4 MI E of Jefferson Cl
RouteState Highway 329
CountyOldham County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.36111, -85.57472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,126 (2021)
Projected traffic4,126 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 329 over Harrods Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 329 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 329 over Harrods Creek carry?

About 4,126 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ky 329 over Harrods Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 329 over Harrods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.