US Bridges

Mt. Vernon RD over Sand Lick Creek

Good

Fleming County, Kentucky · .05 MI SW JCT Ky 32 · Structure no. 035C00067N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
124
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Vernon RD over Sand Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt. Vernon RD over Sand Lick Creek in Fleming County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2043. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Vernon RD
CrossesSand Lick Creek
Location.05 MI SW JCT Ky 32
RouteCounty Highway 1144
CountyFleming County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.32694, -83.58889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.8 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2023)
Projected traffic124 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 Mt. Vernon RD over Sand Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Vernon RD over Sand 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 2022.

How much traffic does Mt. Vernon RD over Sand Lick Creek carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Mt. Vernon RD over Sand Lick Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Vernon RD over Sand Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.