US Bridges

KY-1039 over Lick Creek

Good

Gallatin County, Kentucky · 200 Feet South of Ky 465 · Structure no. 039B00043N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1039 over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1039 over Lick Creek in Gallatin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKY-1039
CrossesLick Creek
Location200 Feet South of Ky 465
RouteState Highway 1039
Coordinates38.69028, -84.93306
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2023)
Projected traffic306 by 2043
Trucks10%
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-1039 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1039 over 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1039 over Lick Creek carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-1039 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1039 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.