US Bridges

KY-950 over Br Off Hopgood Ditch

FairPosted for load

Union County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI S.E. of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 113B00073N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-950 over Br Off Hopgood Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-950 over Br Off Hopgood Ditch in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-950
CrossesBr Off Hopgood Ditch
Location1.7 MI S.E. of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 950
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.60111, -87.92722
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2021)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-950 over Br Off Hopgood Ditch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-950 over Br Off Hopgood 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-950 over Br Off Hopgood Ditch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-950 over Br Off Hopgood Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-950 over Br Off Hopgood Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.