US Bridges

Mckay RD over Right Fork-Smith Branch

Good

Greenup County, Kentucky · 1 MI W US 23 · Structure no. 045C00071N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
206
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckay RD over Right Fork-Smith Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mckay RD over Right Fork-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 206 vehicles a day, projected to reach 206 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesMckay RD
CrossesRight Fork-Smith Branch
Location1 MI W US 23
RouteCounty Highway 1019
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.60417, -82.87833
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic206 (2019)
Projected traffic206 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41.6 mi (67 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 Mckay RD over Right Fork-Smith Branch built?

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

What condition is Mckay RD over Right Fork-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 Mckay RD over Right Fork-Smith Branch carry?

About 206 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mckay RD over Right Fork-Smith Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Mckay RD over Right Fork-Smith Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.