US Bridges

KY-629 over Black Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · 1.9 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 261 · Structure no. 014B00039N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
254
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-629 over Black Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-629 over Black Lick Creek in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 254 vehicles a day, projected to reach 254 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-629
CrossesBlack Lick Creek
Location1.9 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 261
RouteState Highway 629
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66972, -86.57833
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2023)
Projected traffic254 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-629 over Black Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-629 over Black 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does KY-629 over Black Lick Creek carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-629 over Black Lick Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-629 over Black Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.