US Bridges

Ky 44 over Bullitt Lick Creek

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI W of Ky 61 · Structure no. 015B00020N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,101
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 44 over Bullitt Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ky 44 over Bullitt Lick Creek in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,101 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,101 by 2038. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 44
CrossesBullitt Lick Creek
Location2.1 MI W of Ky 61
RouteState Highway 44
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.00083, -85.75083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,101 (2018)
Projected traffic8,101 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$435,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 44 over Bullitt Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 44 over Bullitt 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 44 over Bullitt Lick Creek carry?

About 8,101 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ky 44 over Bullitt Lick Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 44 over Bullitt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.