US Bridges

Albert Hook Road over Little Humphrey CR

PoorPosted for load

Ballard County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI E of JCT Ky 802 · Structure no. 004C00064N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albert Hook Road over Little Humphrey CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Albert Hook Road over Little Humphrey CR in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesAlbert Hook Road
CrossesLittle Humphrey CR
Location1.5 MI E of JCT Ky 802
RouteCounty Highway 1101
Coordinates37.05417, -88.95583
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2010)
Projected traffic32 by 2030
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 Albert Hook Road over Little Humphrey CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albert Hook Road over Little Humphrey CR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Albert Hook Road over Little Humphrey CR carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Albert Hook Road over Little Humphrey CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Albert Hook Road over Little Humphrey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.