US Bridges

Orchard Grass Blvd over Trib to S Fk Harrods Crk

Fair

Oldham County, Kentucky · 500 Ft S Briar Hill Pkwy · Structure no. 093C00017N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
363
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard Grass Blvd over Trib to S Fk Harrods Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Orchard Grass Blvd over Trib to S Fk Harrods Crk in Oldham County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 363 vehicles a day, projected to reach 506 by 2026. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOrchard Grass Blvd
CrossesTrib to S Fk Harrods Crk
Location500 Ft S Briar Hill Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 1297
Coordinates38.32222, -85.51611
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2006)
Projected traffic506 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Orchard Grass Blvd over Trib to S Fk Harrods Crk built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard Grass Blvd over Trib to S Fk Harrods Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard Grass Blvd over Trib to S Fk Harrods Crk carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Orchard Grass Blvd over Trib to S Fk Harrods Crk?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard Grass Blvd over Trib to S Fk Harrods Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.