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KY-1602 over Lick Branch

Fair

Bath County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI E of JCT Ky 1325 · Structure no. 006B00047N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1602 over Lick Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1602 over Lick Branch in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1602
CrossesLick Branch
Location1.8 MI E of JCT Ky 1325
RouteState Highway 1602
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26861, -83.75806
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2022)
Projected traffic88 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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-1602 over Lick Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1602 over Lick Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1602 over Lick Branch carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1602 over Lick Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1602 over Lick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.