US Bridges

Snake Lick Road over Richland Creek

Good

Harrison County, Kentucky · 1.2 Miles W of US-27 · Structure no. 049C00153N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Snake Lick Road over Richland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snake Lick Road over Richland Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSnake Lick Road
CrossesRichland Creek
Location1.2 Miles W of US-27
RouteCounty Highway 1047
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.56194, -84.31222
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 inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic79 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Road over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Snake Lick Road over Richland 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Snake Lick Road over Richland Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Snake Lick Road over Richland Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Snake Lick Road over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.