US Bridges

Poindexter over So.Fk. Licking River

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Kentucky · 1.4 Mi-Via CR1001-W-US27 · Structure no. 049C00022N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poindexter over So.Fk. Licking River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Poindexter over So.Fk. Licking River in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 233 by 2041. The structure is 400 ft (122 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPoindexter
CrossesSo.Fk. Licking River
Location1.4 Mi-Via CR1001-W-US27
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.43861, -84.30167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20.3 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (122 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2021)
Projected traffic233 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 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 Poindexter over So.Fk. Licking River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poindexter over So.Fk. Licking River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Poindexter over So.Fk. Licking River carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Poindexter over So.Fk. Licking River?

The structure is 400 ft (122 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Poindexter over So.Fk. Licking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.