US Bridges

Snake Lick RD over Snake Lick Creek

Good

Harrison County, Kentucky · 3.6 Mi- W JCT Ky 1053 · Structure no. 049C00109N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snake Lick RD over Snake Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Snake Lick RD over Snake Lick Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSnake Lick RD
CrossesSnake Lick Creek
Location3.6 Mi- W JCT Ky 1053
RouteCounty Highway 1047
Coordinates38.55917, -84.37944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2021)
Projected traffic42 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Snake Lick RD over Snake Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snake Lick RD over Snake Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Snake Lick RD over Snake Lick Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Snake Lick RD over Snake Lick Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Snake Lick RD over Snake Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.