US Bridges

Bellville Road over Tradewater River

Fair

Webster County, Kentucky · @ Crittenden Co.Ln. · Structure no. 117C00048N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellville Road over Tradewater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bellville Road over Tradewater River in Webster County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2032. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesBellville Road
CrossesTradewater River
Location@ Crittenden Co.Ln.
RouteCounty Highway 1214
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38111, -87.80028
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2012)
Projected traffic81 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Bellville Road over Tradewater River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellville Road over Tradewater River 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Bellville Road over Tradewater River carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Bellville Road over Tradewater River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bellville Road over Tradewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.