US Bridges

Smalley Br over Smalley Br. Cr.

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Kentucky · 200 W of US 62 @ S.Ville · Structure no. 049C00112N

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
83
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smalley Br over Smalley Br. Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smalley Br over Smalley Br. Cr. in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2023, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSmalley Br
CrossesSmalley Br. Cr.
Location200 W of US 62 @ S.Ville
RouteCounty Highway 1029
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.485, -84.2175
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2021)
Projected traffic83 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Smalley Br over Smalley Br. Cr. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Smalley Br over Smalley Br. Cr. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Smalley Br over Smalley Br. Cr. carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Smalley Br over Smalley Br. Cr.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Smalley Br over Smalley Br. Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.