US Bridges

KY-243 over Black Lick Creek

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Sou. of Boyle Cl · Structure no. 023B00041N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-243 over Black Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-243 over Black Lick Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 186 vehicles a day, projected to reach 186 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-243
CrossesBlack Lick Creek
Location1.0 MI Sou. of Boyle Cl
RouteState Highway 243
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.53389, -85.01944
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2021)
Projected traffic186 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-243 over Black Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-243 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-243 over Black Lick Creek carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-243 over Black Lick Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-243 over Black Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.