KY-79 over Long Lick Creek
PoorBreckinridge County, Kentucky · .20 MI East of JCT Ky 105 · Structure no. 014B00003N
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 205 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,658
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-79 over Long Lick Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-79 over Long Lick Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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.
It carries about 1,658 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,658 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-79 over Long Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-79 over Long 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does KY-79 over Long Lick Creek carry?
About 1,658 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is KY-79 over Long Lick Creek?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns KY-79 over Long Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.