US Bridges

Kirklevington Road over W Fk Hickman Ck

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 100 Ft. W of Tates Creek · Structure no. 034C00067N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,236
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kirklevington Road over W Fk Hickman Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kirklevington Road over W Fk Hickman Ck in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 4,236 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,236 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKirklevington Road
CrossesW Fk Hickman Ck
Location100 Ft. W of Tates Creek
RouteCity Street 3527
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.98917, -84.49528
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,236 (2021)
Projected traffic4,236 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Kirklevington Road over W Fk Hickman Ck built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kirklevington Road over W Fk Hickman Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Kirklevington Road over W Fk Hickman Ck carry?

About 4,236 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Kirklevington Road over W Fk Hickman Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Kirklevington Road over W Fk Hickman Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.