US Bridges

Ratliff Br RD over Smith Branch

FairPosted for load

Greenup County, Kentucky · .05 MI S.Jct CR 1018 · Structure no. 045C00116N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ratliff Br RD over Smith Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ratliff Br RD over Smith Branch in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesRatliff Br RD
CrossesSmith Branch
Location.05 MI S.Jct CR 1018
RouteCounty Highway 1016
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.60389, -82.87472
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2021)
Projected traffic13 by 2041
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 Ratliff Br RD over Smith Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ratliff Br RD over Smith Branch 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 Ratliff Br RD over Smith Branch carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ratliff Br RD over Smith Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ratliff Br RD over Smith Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.