US Bridges

Harveyton RD over First Creek

Fair

Perry County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 097C00072N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harveyton RD over First Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harveyton RD over First Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHarveyton RD
CrossesFirst Creek
Location2.3 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 15
RouteCounty Highway 1062
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.31306, -83.20472
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2021)
Projected traffic104 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Harveyton RD over First Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harveyton RD over First 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Harveyton RD over First Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Harveyton RD over First Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Harveyton RD over First Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.