US Bridges

KY-109 over Lick Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 054B00073N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,060
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-109 over Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-109 over Lick Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,060 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-109
CrossesLick Creek
Location2.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 70
RouteState Highway 109
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.24194, -87.67611
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,060 (2021)
Projected traffic2,060 by 2041
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$515,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-109 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-109 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-109 over Lick Creek carry?

About 2,060 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-109 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-109 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.