US Bridges

Fuqua LN over Harris Creek

FairPosted for load

Pendleton County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of JCT CR 5008 · Structure no. 096C00004N

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fuqua LN over Harris Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fuqua LN over Harris Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 90 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 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFuqua LN
CrossesHarris Creek
Location.2 MI S of JCT CR 5008
RouteCounty Highway 1007
Coordinates38.75917, -84.35194
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
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$168,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fuqua LN over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Fuqua LN over 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 Harris Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Fuqua LN over Harris Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Fuqua LN over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.