US Bridges

Spottsville-Bluff over Branch-Lick Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI SE JCT Chaney RD · Structure no. 051C00103N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spottsville-Bluff over Branch-Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Spottsville-Bluff over Branch-Lick Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2026. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSpottsville-Bluff
CrossesBranch-Lick Creek
Location1.7 MI SE JCT Chaney RD
RouteCounty Highway 1022
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.80972, -87.40472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2006)
Projected traffic153 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Spottsville-Bluff over Branch-Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spottsville-Bluff over Branch-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 2022.

How much traffic does Spottsville-Bluff over Branch-Lick Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Spottsville-Bluff over Branch-Lick Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Spottsville-Bluff over Branch-Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.