US Bridges

Smitsonville RD over Beaver Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Kentucky · 1.0 Mi-E. JCT US 62 · Structure no. 049C00108N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smitsonville RD over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smitsonville RD over Beaver Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSmitsonville RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.0 Mi-E. JCT US 62
RouteCounty Highway 1065
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.47889, -84.19833
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2021)
Projected traffic30 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Smitsonville RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smitsonville RD over Beaver Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Smitsonville RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Smitsonville RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Smitsonville RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.