US Bridges

Ben Harris RD over Branch of Casey Creek

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI NW JCT Ky 141 · Structure no. 113C00013N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ben Harris RD over Branch of Casey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ben Harris RD over Branch of Casey Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, 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 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBen Harris RD
CrossesBranch of Casey Creek
Location2.8 MI NW JCT Ky 141
RouteCounty Highway 1104
Coordinates37.65944, -87.85389
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2006)
Projected traffic40 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Ben Harris RD over Branch of Casey Creek built?

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

What condition is Ben Harris RD over Branch of Casey 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ben Harris RD over Branch of Casey Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Ben Harris RD over Branch of Casey Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Ben Harris RD over Branch of Casey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.