Tom Smith RD over Lick Creek
FairPosted for loadHenderson County, Kentucky · .6 MI NW of JCT CR 5108 · Structure no. 051C00085N
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 207
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tom Smith RD over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tom Smith RD over Lick Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 268 by 2026. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Smith RD over Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tom Smith 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 Tom Smith RD over Lick Creek carry?
About 207 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Tom Smith RD over Lick Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Tom Smith RD over Lick Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.