US Bridges

Fuqua LN over Br of Harris Creek

FairPosted for load

Pendleton County, Kentucky · .3 MI S of JCT CR 5008 · Structure no. 096C00003N

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fuqua LN over Br of Harris Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Fuqua LN over Br of Harris Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2026. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFuqua LN
CrossesBr of Harris Creek
Location.3 MI S of JCT CR 5008
RouteCounty Highway 1007
Coordinates38.75722, -84.35111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2006)
Projected traffic18 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Fuqua LN over Br of Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fuqua LN over Br of Harris 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fuqua LN over Br of Harris Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Fuqua LN over Br of Harris Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fuqua LN over Br of Harris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.