US Bridges

KY-696 over Smith Creek

FairPosted for load

Clinton County, Kentucky · .9 Mi. E JCT US 127 · Structure no. 027B00034N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
867
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-696 over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-696 over Smith Creek in Clinton 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 867 vehicles a day, projected to reach 867 by 2042. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-696
CrossesSmith Creek
Location.9 Mi. E JCT US 127
RouteState Highway 696
CountyClinton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67028, -85.10167
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic867 (2022)
Projected traffic867 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-696 over Smith Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-696 over Smith 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-696 over Smith Creek carry?

About 867 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-696 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-696 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.