US Bridges

KY-351 over Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI East of JCT KY1078 · Structure no. 051B00021N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,531
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-351 over Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-351 over Lick Creek in Henderson 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,531 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,531 by 2038. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-351
CrossesLick Creek
Location2.3 MI East of JCT KY1078
RouteState Highway 351
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.8025, -87.44278
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,531 (2018)
Projected traffic1,531 by 2038
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-351 over Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-351 over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-351 over Lick Creek carry?

About 1,531 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-351 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-351 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.