US Bridges

Smokey Road over Br of Bone Branch

FairPosted for load

Ballard County, Kentucky · .1 MI SE of JCT Ky 1105 · Structure no. 004C00045N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smokey Road over Br of Bone Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Smokey Road over Br of Bone Branch in Ballard 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSmokey Road
CrossesBr of Bone Branch
Location.1 MI SE of JCT Ky 1105
RouteCounty Highway 1308
CountyBallard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14861, -88.99917
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2010)
Projected traffic80 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Smokey Road over Br of Bone Branch built?

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

What condition is Smokey Road over Br of Bone Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Smokey Road over Br of Bone Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Smokey Road over Br of Bone Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Smokey Road over Br of Bone Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.