US Bridges

Round Top Ch. RD over Smith Fork

Good

McCreary County, Kentucky · .20 Miles from CR 1226 · Structure no. 074C00026N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Round Top Ch. RD over Smith Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Round Top Ch. RD over Smith Fork in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesRound Top Ch. RD
CrossesSmith Fork
Location.20 Miles from CR 1226
RouteCounty Highway 1208
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.6525, -84.46833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic30 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 Round Top Ch. RD over Smith Fork built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Round Top Ch. RD over Smith Fork 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 2022.

How much traffic does Round Top Ch. RD over Smith Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Round Top Ch. RD over Smith Fork?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Round Top Ch. RD over Smith Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.