US Bridges

Man Owar Boulevar over Hickman Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 1.5 Mi. East of US 27 · Structure no. 034C00041N

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,041
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Man Owar Boulevar over Hickman Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Man Owar Boulevar over Hickman Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 41 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 28,041 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,041 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMan Owar Boulevar
CrossesHickman Creek
Location1.5 Mi. East of US 27
RouteCity Street 4524
Coordinates37.96806, -84.50389
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,041 (2022)
Projected traffic28,041 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Man Owar Boulevar over Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Man Owar Boulevar over Hickman 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Man Owar Boulevar over Hickman Creek carry?

About 28,041 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Man Owar Boulevar over Hickman Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Man Owar Boulevar over Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.