Plum Lick Road over Plum Lick Creek
PoorPosted for loadBourbon County, Kentucky · 1 MI S of JCT W/ Ky 537 · Structure no. 009C00063N
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 81
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Plum Lick Road over Plum Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Plum Lick Road over Plum Lick Creek in Bourbon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2029. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Plum Lick Road over Plum Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Plum Lick Road over Plum Lick Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Plum Lick Road over Plum Lick Creek carry?
About 81 vehicles per day (2009 count).
How long is Plum Lick Road over Plum Lick Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Plum Lick Road over Plum Lick Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.