US Bridges

Clearwater Way over West Hickman Creek

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · .6 MI West of Ky 1974 · Structure no. 034C00090N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,601
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clearwater Way over West Hickman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Clearwater Way over West Hickman Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5,601 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,601 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesClearwater Way
CrossesWest Hickman Creek
Location.6 MI West of Ky 1974
RouteCity Street 3198
Coordinates37.95972, -84.50361
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (31.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,601 (2022)
Projected traffic5,601 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Clearwater Way over West Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clearwater Way 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 Clearwater Way over West Hickman Creek carry?

About 5,601 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Clearwater Way over West Hickman Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (31.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Clearwater Way over West Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.