William Ball RD over Hopgood Ditch
PoorUnion County, Kentucky · 0.9 Mi. SW -Jct. Ky 950 · Structure no. 113C00044N
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
William Ball RD over Hopgood Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying William Ball RD over Hopgood Ditch in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was William Ball RD over Hopgood Ditch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is William Ball RD over Hopgood Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does William Ball RD over Hopgood Ditch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is William Ball RD over Hopgood Ditch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns William Ball RD over Hopgood Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.