US Bridges

Baton Rouge Road over Clay Lick Creek

Fair

Grant County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI E of JCT Ky 22 · Structure no. 041C00007N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baton Rouge Road over Clay Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Baton Rouge Road over Clay Lick Creek in Grant County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2026. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesBaton Rouge Road
CrossesClay Lick Creek
Location1.2 MI E of JCT Ky 22
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyGrant County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.65722, -84.65639
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2006)
Projected traffic43 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Baton Rouge Road over Clay Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baton Rouge Road over Clay 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Baton Rouge Road over Clay Lick Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Baton Rouge Road over Clay Lick Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Baton Rouge Road over Clay Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.