Ceredo Road over Humphrey Creek
PoorBallard County, Kentucky · .7 Mi. E. of Jct. Ky. 358 · Structure no. 004C00013N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ceredo Road over Humphrey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ceredo Road over Humphrey Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2030. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ceredo Road over Humphrey Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ceredo Road over Humphrey Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Ceredo Road over Humphrey Creek carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Ceredo Road over Humphrey Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ceredo Road over Humphrey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.