US Bridges

KY-1992 over Paint Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Gallatin County, Kentucky · .3 MI N JCT US 42 · Structure no. 039B00042N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1992 over Paint Lick Creek is a steel culvert carrying KY-1992 over Paint Lick Creek in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 164 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1992
CrossesPaint Lick Creek
Location.3 MI N JCT US 42
RouteState Highway 1992
CountyGallatin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.79889, -84.79722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2022)
Projected traffic164 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-1992 over Paint Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1992 over Paint Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1992 over Paint Lick Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1992 over Paint Lick Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1992 over Paint Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.