US Bridges

KY-351 over Branch of Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Kentucky · .70 MI West of JCT Ky 416 · Structure no. 051B00022N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
699
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-351 over Branch of Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-351 over Branch of 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 699 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 699 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-351
CrossesBranch of Lick Creek
Location.70 MI West of JCT Ky 416
RouteState Highway 351
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78056, -87.3875
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic699 (2021)
Projected traffic699 by 2041
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 Branch of Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-351 over Branch of 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 Branch of Lick Creek carry?

About 699 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-351 over Branch of Lick Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-351 over Branch of Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.