US Bridges

William Ball RD over Br of Hopgood Ditch

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Union County, Kentucky · 0.6 Mi. SW JCT Ky 950 · Structure no. 113C00079N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

William Ball RD over Br of Hopgood Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying William Ball RD over Br of Hopgood Ditch in Union County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWilliam Ball RD
CrossesBr of Hopgood Ditch
Location0.6 Mi. SW JCT Ky 950
RouteCounty Highway 1143
CountyUnion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59334, -87.93324
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 William Ball RD over Br of Hopgood Ditch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is William Ball RD over Br of Hopgood Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does William Ball RD over Br of Hopgood Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is William Ball RD over Br of Hopgood Ditch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns William Ball RD over Br of Hopgood Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.