John Ison Road over Lick Fork Newcombe Creek
PoorPosted for loadElliott County, Kentucky · 680 South of Ky 32 · Structure no. 032C00038N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
John Ison Road over Lick Fork Newcombe Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Ison Road over Lick Fork Newcombe Creek in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was John Ison Road over Lick Fork Newcombe Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is John Ison Road over Lick Fork Newcombe Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does John Ison Road over Lick Fork Newcombe Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is John Ison Road over Lick Fork Newcombe Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns John Ison Road over Lick Fork Newcombe Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.