US Bridges

Robey Road over Branch of Humphrey Creek

FairPosted for load

Ballard County, Kentucky · 0.4 Mi.East of JCT Ky 473 · Structure no. 004C00062N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robey Road over Branch of Humphrey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Robey Road over Branch of Humphrey Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRobey Road
CrossesBranch of Humphrey Creek
Location0.4 Mi.East of JCT Ky 473
RouteCounty Highway 1138
CountyBallard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.03833, -88.87722
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2010)
Projected traffic77 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Robey Road over Branch of Humphrey Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robey Road over Branch of Humphrey Creek 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 Robey Road over Branch of Humphrey Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Robey Road over Branch of Humphrey Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Robey Road over Branch of Humphrey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.