US Bridges

Hazelwood Road over Branch Little Humphrey C

FairPosted for load

Ballard County, Kentucky · .4 MI W. JCT Ky 358 · Structure no. 004C00080N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
434
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazelwood Road over Branch Little Humphrey C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hazelwood Road over Branch Little Humphrey C in Ballard County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 434 vehicles a day, projected to reach 434 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHazelwood Road
CrossesBranch Little Humphrey C
Location.4 MI W. JCT Ky 358
RouteCounty Highway 1302
CountyBallard County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07639, -88.98194
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2010)
Projected traffic434 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 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 Hazelwood Road over Branch Little Humphrey C built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazelwood Road over Branch Little Humphrey C 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 Hazelwood Road over Branch Little Humphrey C carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Hazelwood Road over Branch Little Humphrey C?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hazelwood Road over Branch Little Humphrey C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.