US Bridges

Mosstown Road over Humphrey Creek

Fair

Ballard County, Kentucky · 500 W Ky 473 · Structure no. 004C00069N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mosstown Road over Humphrey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mosstown Road over Humphrey Creek in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMosstown Road
CrossesHumphrey Creek
Location500 W Ky 473
RouteCounty Highway 1127
CountyBallard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01417, -88.90222
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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mosstown Road over Humphrey Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mosstown Road over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mosstown Road over Humphrey Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Mosstown Road over Humphrey Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mosstown Road over Humphrey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.