US Bridges

KY-1078 over Lick Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI East of JCT Ky 812 · Structure no. 051B00089N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1078 over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1078 over Lick Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 244 vehicles a day, projected to reach 244 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1078
CrossesLick Creek
Location1.0 MI East of JCT Ky 812
RouteState Highway 1078
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77444, -87.45611
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2019)
Projected traffic244 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$81,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1078 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1078 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-1078 over Lick Creek carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-1078 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1078 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.