US Bridges

Wilson Downing RD over West Hickman Creek

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 1974 · Structure no. 034C00086N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Downing RD over West Hickman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilson Downing RD over West Hickman Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,130 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Downing RD
CrossesWest Hickman Creek
Location.1 MI W of JCT Ky 1974
RouteCity Street 7038
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.97417, -84.49944
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating67.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,130 (2023)
Projected traffic10,130 by 2043
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 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 Wilson Downing RD over West Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Downing RD over West Hickman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Downing RD over West Hickman Creek carry?

About 10,130 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Wilson Downing RD over West Hickman Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Downing RD over West Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.