US Bridges

KY-47 over Lick CR @gallatin Co.Lin

PoorPosted for load

Carroll County, Kentucky · .20 MI Sou. of I-71 UP · Structure no. 021B00004N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
362
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-47 over Lick CR @gallatin Co.Lin is a concrete culvert carrying KY-47 over Lick CR @gallatin Co.Lin in Carroll County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 362 vehicles a day, projected to reach 362 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-47
CrossesLick CR @gallatin Co.Lin
Location.20 MI Sou. of I-71 UP
RouteState Highway 47
CountyCarroll County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.67944, -84.9625
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic362 (2023)
Projected traffic362 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-47 over Lick CR @gallatin Co.Lin built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-47 over Lick CR @gallatin Co.Lin 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-47 over Lick CR @gallatin Co.Lin carry?

About 362 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-47 over Lick CR @gallatin Co.Lin?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns KY-47 over Lick CR @gallatin Co.Lin?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.