US Bridges

Smith Branch RD over Left Fork Smith Branch C

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · .7 MI W JCT US 23 · Structure no. 045C00090N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
473
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Branch RD over Left Fork Smith Branch C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smith Branch RD over Left Fork Smith Branch C in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 473 vehicles a day, projected to reach 473 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith Branch RD
CrossesLeft Fork Smith Branch C
Location.7 MI W JCT US 23
RouteCounty Highway 1018
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.60583, -82.87306
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 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 closed60.3 mi (97 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 Branch C built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Branch RD over Left Fork Smith Branch C 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 Branch C carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2019 count).

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

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Branch RD over Left Fork Smith Branch C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.