US Bridges

Lilleston Avenue over Houston Creek

FairPosted for load

Bourbon County, Kentucky · N JCT Lilleston/Delza Ave · Structure no. 009C00049N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,061
2009 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lilleston Avenue over Houston Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lilleston Avenue over Houston Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,061 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,061 by 2029. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLilleston Avenue
CrossesHouston Creek
LocationN JCT Lilleston/Delza Ave
RouteCity Street 1131
CountyBourbon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.21556, -84.255
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,061 (2009)
Projected traffic2,061 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Lilleston Avenue over Houston Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lilleston Avenue over Houston 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lilleston Avenue over Houston Creek carry?

About 2,061 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Lilleston Avenue over Houston Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lilleston Avenue over Houston Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.