Delong RD over East Hickman Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Kentucky · .6 MI W of Armstrong Mill · Structure no. 034C00011N
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,326
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Delong RD over East Hickman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delong RD over East Hickman Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,326 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,326 by 2031. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Delong RD over East Hickman Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Delong RD over East Hickman 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Delong RD over East Hickman Creek carry?
About 1,326 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Delong RD over East Hickman Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Delong RD over East Hickman Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.