US Bridges

KY-1949 over Smith Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · 1.45MI N.W. of JCT Ky 58 · Structure no. 079B00105N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
387
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1949 over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1949 over Smith Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 387 vehicles a day, projected to reach 387 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1949
CrossesSmith Creek
Location1.45MI N.W. of JCT Ky 58
RouteState Highway 1949
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82194, -88.43444
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2023)
Projected traffic387 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1949 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1949 over Smith 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1949 over Smith Creek carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1949 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1949 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.