US Bridges

Ballard Road over Bear Creek Nr Hettie

Fair

Anderson County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI S of JCT Ky 749 · Structure no. 003C00009N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
247
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballard Road over Bear Creek Nr Hettie is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ballard Road over Bear Creek Nr Hettie in Anderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 247 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBallard Road
CrossesBear Creek Nr Hettie
Location1.2 MI S of JCT Ky 749
RouteCounty Highway 1103
CountyAnderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.94556, -84.99444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98.3 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic247 (2014)
Projected traffic250 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$74,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ballard Road over Bear Creek Nr Hettie built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballard Road over Bear Creek Nr Hettie 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ballard Road over Bear Creek Nr Hettie carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Ballard Road over Bear Creek Nr Hettie?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ballard Road over Bear Creek Nr Hettie?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.