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KY-338 over Lick Creek

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Boone County, Kentucky · 4.9 MI W of JCT Ky 1925 · Structure no. 008B00029N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
763
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-338 over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-338 over Lick Creek in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 763 vehicles a day, projected to reach 763 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-338
CrossesLick Creek
Location4.9 MI W of JCT Ky 1925
RouteState Highway 338
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.91222, -84.83528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic763 (2021)
Projected traffic763 by 2041
Trucks0%
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

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-338 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-338 over Lick Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-338 over Lick Creek carry?

About 763 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-338 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns KY-338 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.