US Bridges

Smith Branch RD over Left Fork Smith Creek

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI SW - US 23 · Structure no. 045C00060N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
216
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Branch RD over Left Fork Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smith Branch RD over Left Fork Smith Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 216 vehicles a day, projected to reach 216 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith Branch RD
CrossesLeft Fork Smith Creek
Location1.0 MI SW - US 23
RouteCounty Highway 1018
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.60361, -82.87861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2019)
Projected traffic216 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Smith Branch RD over Left Fork Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Branch RD over Left Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does Smith Branch RD over Left Fork Smith Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Smith Branch RD over Left Fork Smith Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Branch RD over Left Fork Smith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.