US Bridges

KY-291 over Lick Creek

Poor

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 109 · Structure no. 054B00092N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
92 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-291 over Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-291 over Lick Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 166 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-291
CrossesLick Creek
Location2.3 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 109
RouteState Highway 291
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.30417, -87.73278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2019)
Projected traffic166 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-291 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-291 over Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-291 over Lick Creek carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-291 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-291 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.