US Bridges

Wayne Bridge RD over Flat Lick Creek

Good

Daviess County, Kentucky · .1 MI N JCT CR 5253 · Structure no. 030C00173N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
203
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne Bridge RD over Flat Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wayne Bridge RD over Flat Lick Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 203 vehicles a day, projected to reach 314 by 2026. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWayne Bridge RD
CrossesFlat Lick Creek
Location.1 MI N JCT CR 5253
RouteCounty Highway 1299
Coordinates37.68472, -87.22139
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2006)
Projected traffic314 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wayne Bridge RD over Flat Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayne Bridge RD over Flat 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wayne Bridge RD over Flat Lick Creek carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Wayne Bridge RD over Flat Lick Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne Bridge RD over Flat Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.