US Bridges

Smith Branch Road over Left Fork Smith Branch

Good

Greenup County, Kentucky · 2.1 Mi-W JCT US 23 · Structure no. 045C00182N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
168
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Branch Road over Left Fork Smith Branch is a concrete slab carrying Smith Branch Road over Left Fork Smith Branch in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 168 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41.6 mi (67 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith Branch Road
CrossesLeft Fork Smith Branch
Location2.1 Mi-W JCT US 23
RouteCounty Highway 1018
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.59833, -82.89889
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2020)
Projected traffic210 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Smith Branch Road over Left Fork Smith Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Branch Road over Left 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 Smith Branch Road over Left Fork Smith Branch carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Smith Branch Road over Left Fork Smith Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Branch Road over Left Fork Smith Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.