US Bridges

KY-1039 over Ky 465 and Lick Creek

Fair

Gallatin County, Kentucky · .25 Mile North of Ky 465 · Structure no. 039B00044N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
469 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1039 over Ky 465 and Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1039 over Ky 465 and 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 306 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 306 by 2043. The structure is 469 ft (142.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1039
CrossesKy 465 and Lick Creek
Location.25 Mile North of Ky 465
RouteState Highway 1039
CountyGallatin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.68889, -84.93667
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length469 ft (142.9 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 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
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ky 465 and Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1039 over Ky 465 and 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-1039 over Ky 465 and Lick Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-1039 over Ky 465 and Lick Creek?

The structure is 469 ft (142.9 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1039 over Ky 465 and Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.