US Bridges

KY-259 over Lick Run Creek

PoorPosted for load

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 144 · Structure no. 014B00017N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-259 over Lick Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-259 over Lick Run Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesKY-259
CrossesLick Run Creek
Location2.5 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 144
RouteState Highway 259
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.95167, -86.49722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.6 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-259 over Lick Run Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-259 over Lick Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-259 over Lick Run Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-259 over Lick Run Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-259 over Lick Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.