US Bridges

Locust Branch #2 over Red Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Estill County, Kentucky · .9 MI from KY594 · Structure no. 033C00038N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Locust Branch #2 over Red Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Locust Branch #2 over Red Lick Creek in Estill County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLocust Branch #2
CrossesRed Lick Creek
Location.9 MI from KY594
CountyEstill County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.58361, -84.08722
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2038
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Locust Branch #2 over Red Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Locust Branch #2 over Red Lick 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Locust Branch #2 over Red Lick Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Locust Branch #2 over Red Lick Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Locust Branch #2 over Red Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.