US Bridges

Concord RD over Smith Creek

FairPosted for load

Clinton County, Kentucky · 0.3 Mile NE of US 127 · Structure no. 027C00004N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Concord RD over Smith Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Concord RD over Smith Creek in Clinton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2039. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesConcord RD
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.3 Mile NE of US 127
RouteCounty Highway 1138
CountyClinton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65694, -85.10639
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 inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2019)
Projected traffic99 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Concord RD over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Concord RD 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Concord RD over Smith Creek carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Concord RD over Smith Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Concord RD over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.