US Bridges

Beaty Creek RD over Lick Creek

GoodPosted for load

Clinton County, Kentucky · 150 Ft East of Ky 968 · Structure no. 027C00003N

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
274
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaty Creek RD over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beaty Creek RD over Lick Creek in Clinton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 57 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 274 vehicles a day, projected to reach 274 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBeaty Creek RD
CrossesLick Creek
Location150 Ft East of Ky 968
RouteCounty Highway 1130
Coordinates36.62194, -85.04778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic274 (2019)
Projected traffic274 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$94,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaty Creek RD over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Beaty Creek RD over Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Beaty Creek RD over Lick Creek carry?

About 274 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Beaty Creek RD over Lick Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Beaty Creek RD over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.