US Bridges

Jones Bros. RD over Lick Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · .8 Mi. S.-Jct. Ky 1078 · Structure no. 051C00078N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Bros. RD over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jones Bros. RD over Lick Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 181 by 2026. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJones Bros. RD
CrossesLick Creek
Location.8 Mi. S.-Jct. Ky 1078
RouteCounty Highway 1111
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.7575, -87.44917
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2006)
Projected traffic181 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Bros. RD over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Bros. RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Jones Bros. RD over Lick Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Jones Bros. RD over Lick Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Bros. RD over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.