US Bridges

Halifax Bailey RD over Bays Fork

FairPosted for load

Allen County, Kentucky · 2.8 MI N of JCT Ky 1332 · Structure no. 002C00028N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halifax Bailey RD over Bays Fork is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Halifax Bailey RD over Bays Fork in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 233 by 2034. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHalifax Bailey RD
CrossesBays Fork
Location2.8 MI N of JCT Ky 1332
RouteCounty Highway 1335
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85972, -86.26806
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 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 rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2014)
Projected traffic233 by 2034
Trucks0%
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 Halifax Bailey RD over Bays Fork built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halifax Bailey RD over Bays Fork 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Halifax Bailey RD over Bays Fork carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Halifax Bailey RD over Bays Fork?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Halifax Bailey RD over Bays Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.