US Bridges

Ben Ladd RD over Casey Creek

Fair

Union County, Kentucky · 0.35 MI S JCT US 60 · Structure no. 113C00006N

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ben Ladd RD over Casey Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ben Ladd RD over Casey Creek in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2026. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBen Ladd RD
CrossesCasey Creek
Location0.35 MI S JCT US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1030
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71444, -87.76806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.4 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic30 by 2026
Trucks—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$195,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ben Ladd RD over Casey Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ben Ladd RD over Casey 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does Ben Ladd RD over Casey Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Ben Ladd RD over Casey Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ben Ladd RD over Casey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.