US Bridges

Smith Branch RD over Smith Branch

Good

Greenup County, Kentucky · 1 MI W - US 23 · Structure no. 045C00064N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
473
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Branch RD over Smith Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smith Branch RD over Smith Branch 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 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 473 vehicles a day, projected to reach 473 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSmith Branch RD
CrossesSmith Branch
Location1 MI W - US 23
RouteCounty Highway 1018
Coordinates38.60389, -82.87639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2019)
Projected traffic473 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 Smith Branch built?

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

What condition is Smith Branch RD over Smith Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Smith Branch RD over Smith Branch carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Smith Branch RD over Smith Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Branch RD over Smith Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.