US Bridges

KY-291 over Lick Creek Overflow

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 2.4 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 109 · Structure no. 054B00093N

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

About this bridge

KY-291 over Lick Creek Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-291 over Lick Creek Overflow 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 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 166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 166 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-291
CrossesLick Creek Overflow
Location2.4 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 109
RouteState Highway 291
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.3025, -87.73333
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 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 Overflow built?

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

What condition is KY-291 over Lick Creek Overflow 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-291 over Lick Creek Overflow carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-291 over Lick Creek Overflow?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-291 over Lick Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.