US Bridges

Armstrong Mill Roa over Br of W.Hickman Creek

Poor

Fayette County, Kentucky · .2MI E-Tates CR RD-KY1974 · Structure no. 034C00025N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,760
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armstrong Mill Roa over Br of W.Hickman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Armstrong Mill Roa over Br of W.Hickman Creek in Fayette 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.

It carries about 8,760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,760 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArmstrong Mill Roa
CrossesBr of W.Hickman Creek
Location.2MI E-Tates CR RD-KY1974
RouteCity Street 3037
Coordinates37.98111, -84.49083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,760 (2021)
Projected traffic8,760 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Armstrong Mill Roa over Br of W.Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armstrong Mill Roa over Br of W.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 Armstrong Mill Roa over Br of W.Hickman Creek carry?

About 8,760 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Armstrong Mill Roa over Br of W.Hickman Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Armstrong Mill Roa over Br of W.Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.