US Bridges

Ky 1494 over Long Lick Creek

Fair

Bullitt County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI S of N JCT Ky 61 · Structure no. 015B00099N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
608
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1494 over Long Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ky 1494 over Long Lick Creek in Bullitt County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 608 vehicles a day, projected to reach 608 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 1494
CrossesLong Lick Creek
Location2.4 MI S of N JCT Ky 61
RouteState Highway 1494
CountyBullitt County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.96083, -85.74889
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic608 (2019)
Projected traffic608 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1494 over Long Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1494 over Long 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 1494 over Long Lick Creek carry?

About 608 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Ky 1494 over Long Lick Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1494 over Long Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.