D B Smith RD over Shoal Creek
FairPosted for loadBarren County, Kentucky · .001 MI E. JCT Ky 63 · Structure no. 005C00050N
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
D B Smith RD over Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying D B Smith RD over Shoal Creek in Barren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was D B Smith RD over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is D B Smith RD over Shoal 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does D B Smith RD over Shoal Creek carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is D B Smith RD over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns D B Smith RD over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.