US Bridges

Ben Ford RD over Ford Ditch

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Daviess County, Kentucky · 1.0 Mi. West JCT US 431 · Structure no. 030C00131N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ben Ford RD over Ford Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Ben Ford RD over Ford Ditch in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBen Ford RD
CrossesFord Ditch
Location1.0 Mi. West JCT US 431
RouteCounty Highway 1238
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63417, -87.13389
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2006)
Projected traffic173 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Ben Ford RD over Ford Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ben Ford RD over Ford Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2022.

How much traffic does Ben Ford RD over Ford Ditch carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Ben Ford RD over Ford Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Ben Ford RD over Ford Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.