US Bridges

Burgess Smith RD over West Fork-Eagle Creek

Fair

Scott County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI S. JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 105C00095N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burgess Smith RD over West Fork-Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Burgess Smith RD over West Fork-Eagle Creek in Scott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 68 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBurgess Smith RD
CrossesWest Fork-Eagle Creek
Location2.1 MI S. JCT Ky 32
RouteCounty Highway 1014
CountyScott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.35722, -84.51111
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.7 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2021)
Projected traffic68 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Burgess Smith RD over West Fork-Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Burgess Smith RD over West Fork-Eagle 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Burgess Smith RD over West Fork-Eagle Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Burgess Smith RD over West Fork-Eagle Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Burgess Smith RD over West Fork-Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.