US Bridges

Bluff City LN over Br of Lick Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI NE JCT Ky 351 · Structure no. 051C00020N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
586
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff City LN over Br of Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bluff City LN over Br of Lick Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 586 vehicles a day, projected to reach 758 by 2026. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBluff City LN
CrossesBr of Lick Creek
Location0.8 MI NE JCT Ky 351
RouteCounty Highway 1115
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78972, -87.38778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic586 (2006)
Projected traffic758 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$121,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluff City LN over Br of Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff City LN over Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bluff City LN over Br of Lick Creek carry?

About 586 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Bluff City LN over Br of Lick Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff City LN over Br of Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.