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KY-184 over Br of Lick Creek

GoodPosted for load

Gallatin County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 47 · Structure no. 039B00021N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-184 over Br of Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-184 over Br of Lick Creek in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-184
CrossesBr of Lick Creek
Location1.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 47
RouteState Highway 184
CountyGallatin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.69889, -84.96722
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2023)
Projected traffic129 by 2043
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-184 over Br of Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-184 over Br of 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-184 over Br of Lick Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-184 over Br of Lick Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns KY-184 over Br of Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.