US Bridges

Armstrong Mill Roa over W. Hickman Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, Kentucky · .25MI E-Tates CR RD-K1974 · Structure no. 034C00026N

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

About this bridge

Armstrong Mill Roa over W. Hickman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Armstrong Mill Roa over 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,760 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArmstrong Mill Roa
CrossesW. Hickman Creek
Location.25MI E-Tates CR RD-K1974
RouteCity Street 3037
Coordinates37.98056, -84.49
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 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 W. Hickman Creek built?

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

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

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

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

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Armstrong Mill Roa over W. Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.