US Bridges

KY-838 over Flatlick Creek

FairPosted for load

Crittenden County, Kentucky · .60 MI N. of Livingston C · Structure no. 028B00048N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-838 over Flatlick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-838 over Flatlick Creek in Crittenden County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2037. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-838
CrossesFlatlick Creek
Location.60 MI N. of Livingston C
RouteState Highway 838
CountyCrittenden County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34194, -88.28611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2017)
Projected traffic67 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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-838 over Flatlick Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-838 over Flatlick 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does KY-838 over Flatlick Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is KY-838 over Flatlick Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-838 over Flatlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.