US Bridges

Belt Line Road over Lick Fork

Fair

Bell County, Kentucky · .80 Mi. N. JCT Ky 1599 · Structure no. 007B00133N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,709
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line Road over Lick Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Belt Line Road over Lick Fork in Bell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,709 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,709 by 2041. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line Road
CrossesLick Fork
Location.80 Mi. N. JCT Ky 1599
RouteState Highway 441
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.62889, -83.73417
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,709 (2021)
Projected traffic2,709 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Belt Line Road over Lick Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belt Line Road over Lick Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Belt Line Road over Lick Fork carry?

About 2,709 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line Road over Lick Fork?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line Road over Lick Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.