US Bridges

Upper Rock Lick RD over Rock Lick Creek

Good

Fleming County, Kentucky · .5 MI NE Ky 158 · Structure no. 035C00052N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Rock Lick RD over Rock Lick Creek is a concrete slab carrying Upper Rock Lick RD over Rock Lick Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Rock Lick RD
CrossesRock Lick Creek
Location.5 MI NE Ky 158
RouteCounty Highway 1126
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.2525, -83.58417
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2023)
Projected traffic22 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Upper Rock Lick RD over Rock Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upper Rock Lick RD over Rock Lick 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Upper Rock Lick RD over Rock Lick Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Upper Rock Lick RD over Rock Lick Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Rock Lick RD over Rock Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.