US Bridges

Halls Hill RD over Darby Fork

Fair

Oldham County, Kentucky · 200 Ft N of Ky 1817 · Structure no. 093C00012N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halls Hill RD over Darby Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Halls Hill RD over Darby Fork in Oldham County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2026. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHalls Hill RD
CrossesDarby Fork
Location200 Ft N of Ky 1817
RouteCounty Highway 1239
Coordinates38.3825, -85.49306
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2006)
Projected traffic103 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Halls Hill RD over Darby Fork built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halls Hill RD over Darby Fork 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 Halls Hill RD over Darby Fork carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Halls Hill RD over Darby Fork?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Halls Hill RD over Darby Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.