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KY-109 over Fork of Lick Creek

Good

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .95 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 054B00078N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,060
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-109 over Fork of Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-109 over Fork of Lick Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 2,060 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-109
CrossesFork of Lick Creek
Location.95 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 70
RouteState Highway 109
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25778, -87.6825
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-109 over Fork of Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-109 over Fork of Lick Creek 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 May 2021.

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

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

How long is KY-109 over Fork of Lick Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-109 over Fork of Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.