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KY-121 over Br Wilson Lick Creek

Fair

Carlisle County, Kentucky · .10 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 307 · Structure no. 020B00030N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,960
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-121 over Br Wilson Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-121 over Br Wilson Lick Creek in Carlisle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 1,960 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-121
CrossesBr Wilson Lick Creek
Location.10 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 307
RouteState Highway 121
CountyCarlisle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.87194, -88.86556
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,960 (2021)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2041
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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-121 over Br Wilson Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-121 over Br Wilson 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does KY-121 over Br Wilson Lick Creek carry?

About 1,960 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is KY-121 over Br Wilson Lick Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns KY-121 over Br Wilson Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.