US Bridges

KY-855 over Clay Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Crittenden County, Kentucky · 3.0 MI Sou. of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 028B00034N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
353
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-855 over Clay Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-855 over Clay Lick Creek in Crittenden 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 353 vehicles a day, projected to reach 353 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-855
CrossesClay Lick Creek
Location3.0 MI Sou. of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 855
CountyCrittenden County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.24639, -88.17694
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic353 (2021)
Projected traffic353 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-855 over Clay Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-855 over Clay 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does KY-855 over Clay Lick Creek carry?

About 353 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-855 over Clay Lick Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-855 over Clay Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.