US Bridges

Smithland Dam Rd. over Dyer Hill Creek

Good

Livingston County, Kentucky · 0.38 MI W. of US 60 · Structure no. 070C00061N

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
904
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smithland Dam Rd. over Dyer Hill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Smithland Dam Rd. over Dyer Hill Creek in Livingston County, Kentucky. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 904 vehicles a day, projected to reach 904 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 68 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSmithland Dam Rd.
CrossesDyer Hill Creek
Location0.38 MI W. of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1259
CountyLivingston County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.17028, -88.41306
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic904 (2013)
Projected traffic904 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Smithland Dam Rd. over Dyer Hill Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smithland Dam Rd. over Dyer Hill Creek 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Smithland Dam Rd. over Dyer Hill Creek carry?

About 904 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Smithland Dam Rd. over Dyer Hill Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Smithland Dam Rd. over Dyer Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.