US Bridges

KY-1955 over Horse Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, Kentucky · 5.9 Mi. South-Jct. US421 · Structure no. 055B00037N

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1955 over Horse Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1955 over Horse Lick Creek in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1955
CrossesHorse Lick Creek
Location5.9 Mi. South-Jct. US421
RouteState Highway 1955
CountyJackson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.43169, -84.14136
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.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2023)
Projected traffic105 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-1955 over Horse Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1955 over Horse 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1955 over Horse Lick Creek carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1955 over Horse Lick Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1955 over Horse Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.