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KY-536 over Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Boone County, Kentucky · .75 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 338 · Structure no. 008B00035N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
538
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-536 over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-536 over Lick Creek in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 538 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 538 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-536
CrossesLick Creek
Location.75 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 338
RouteState Highway 536
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.92917, -84.82861
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic538 (2021)
Projected traffic538 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-536 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-536 over Lick Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-536 over Lick Creek carry?

About 538 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-536 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-536 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.