US Bridges

Morgantown RD over Carter Ditch

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · .45 MI N JCT Ky 1414 · Structure no. 092C00100N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgantown RD over Carter Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgantown RD over Carter Ditch in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMorgantown RD
CrossesCarter Ditch
Location.45 MI N JCT Ky 1414
RouteCounty Highway 1071
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.62306, -86.84306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2006)
Projected traffic111 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgantown RD over Carter Ditch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgantown RD over Carter Ditch 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 Morgantown RD over Carter Ditch carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Morgantown RD over Carter Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Morgantown RD over Carter Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.