US Bridges

Jesse Smith Bridge over Halls Creek

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .2 MI SW of JCT CR 5067 · Structure no. 092C00026N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jesse Smith Bridge over Halls Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jesse Smith Bridge over Halls Creek in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2026. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJesse Smith Bridge
CrossesHalls Creek
Location.2 MI SW of JCT CR 5067
RouteCounty Highway 1091
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53278, -86.8225
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2006)
Projected traffic34 by 2026
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jesse Smith Bridge over Halls Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jesse Smith Bridge over Halls 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 Jesse Smith Bridge over Halls Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Jesse Smith Bridge over Halls Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Jesse Smith Bridge over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.