US Bridges

Bluegrass Pkwy over Trib to Harrods Creek

FairPosted for load

Oldham County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI E of US 42 · Structure no. 093C00024N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluegrass Pkwy over Trib to Harrods Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bluegrass Pkwy over Trib to 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 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBluegrass Pkwy
CrossesTrib to Harrods Creek
Location1.1 MI E of US 42
RouteCounty Highway 1014
CountyOldham County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.46167, -85.38167
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2006)
Projected traffic145 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bluegrass Pkwy over Trib to Harrods Creek built?

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

What condition is Bluegrass Pkwy over Trib to 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bluegrass Pkwy over Trib to Harrods Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Bluegrass Pkwy over Trib to Harrods Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Bluegrass Pkwy over Trib to Harrods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.