US Bridges

KY-923 over Smith Ditch

FairPosted for load

Union County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI E of JCT Ky 365 · Structure no. 113B00094N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-923 over Smith Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-923 over Smith Ditch in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-923
CrossesSmith Ditch
Location1.0 MI E of JCT Ky 365
RouteState Highway 923
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53056, -87.975
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2021)
Projected traffic108 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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-923 over Smith Ditch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-923 over Smith 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-923 over Smith Ditch carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-923 over Smith Ditch?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-923 over Smith Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.