US Bridges

KY-323 over Sand Lick Creek

Fair

Green County, Kentucky · 2.2 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 61 · Structure no. 044B00022N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-323 over Sand Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-323 over Sand Lick Creek in Green County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 289 vehicles a day, projected to reach 289 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-323
CrossesSand Lick Creek
Location2.2 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 61
RouteState Highway 323
CountyGreen County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34139, -85.50889
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2022)
Projected traffic289 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-323 over Sand Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-323 over Sand 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does KY-323 over Sand Lick Creek carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-323 over Sand Lick Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-323 over Sand Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.