US Bridges

Hade Bell Road over West Bays Fork

Good

Allen County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI S of JCT Ky 100 · Structure no. 002C00066N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hade Bell Road over West Bays Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hade Bell Road over West Bays Fork in Allen County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 285 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHade Bell Road
CrossesWest Bays Fork
Location1.7 MI S of JCT Ky 100
RouteCounty Highway 1167
CountyAllen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.71833, -86.16917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2014)
Projected traffic285 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Hade Bell Road over West Bays Fork built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hade Bell Road over West Bays Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Hade Bell Road over West Bays Fork carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Hade Bell Road over West Bays Fork?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hade Bell Road over West Bays Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.