US Bridges

Hickman Road over Dry Lake

Good

Hickman County, Kentucky · 1.1 M. W. of Jct. CR 5222 · Structure no. 053C00066N

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickman Road over Dry Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hickman Road over Dry Lake in Hickman County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHickman Road
CrossesDry Lake
Location1.1 M. W. of Jct. CR 5222
RouteCounty Highway 1218
CountyHickman County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.64944, -89.11778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2019)
Projected traffic28 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hickman Road over Dry Lake built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Hickman Road over Dry Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2021.

How much traffic does Hickman Road over Dry Lake carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hickman Road over Dry Lake?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hickman Road over Dry Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.