US Bridges

KY-1 over Clay Lick Creek

Fair

Greenup County, Kentucky · .35 MI N of JCT 1711 · Structure no. 045B00004N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
744
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1 over Clay Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1 over Clay Lick Creek in Greenup County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 744 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 744 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1
CrossesClay Lick Creek
Location.35 MI N of JCT 1711
RouteState Highway 1
CountyGreenup County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.48556, -82.8525
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic744 (2022)
Projected traffic744 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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-1 over Clay Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1 over Clay Lick Creek carry?

About 744 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-1 over Clay Lick Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1 over Clay Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.