US Bridges

Wilbur Ison Road over Lick Fk Newcombe Creek

FairPosted for load

Elliott County, Kentucky · 293 South of Ky 32 · Structure no. 032C00037N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilbur Ison Road over Lick Fk Newcombe Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilbur Ison Road over Lick Fk Newcombe Creek in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWilbur Ison Road
CrossesLick Fk Newcombe Creek
Location293 South of Ky 32
RouteCounty Highway 1188
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.05806, -83.04556
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating18.5 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2012)
Projected traffic25 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Wilbur Ison Road over Lick Fk Newcombe Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilbur Ison Road over Lick Fk Newcombe 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Wilbur Ison Road over Lick Fk Newcombe Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Wilbur Ison Road over Lick Fk Newcombe Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Wilbur Ison Road over Lick Fk Newcombe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.