US Bridges

Kissey Branch RD over Red Lick Creek

GoodPosted for load

Estill County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of JCT Ky 594 · Structure no. 033C00012N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kissey Branch RD over Red Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kissey Branch RD over Red Lick Creek in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesKissey Branch RD
CrossesRed Lick Creek
Location.2 MI S of JCT Ky 594
RouteCounty Highway 1217
Coordinates37.58944, -84.07167
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2012)
Projected traffic71 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Kissey Branch RD over Red Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kissey Branch RD over Red 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kissey Branch RD over Red Lick Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Kissey Branch RD over Red Lick Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Kissey Branch RD over Red Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.