US Bridges

KY-169 over Hickman Creek @union Mil

FairPosted for load

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 3.5 MI S of US 27 Bus.Rte · Structure no. 057B00009N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
153 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,254
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-169 over Hickman Creek @union Mil is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-169 over Hickman Creek @union Mil in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 4,254 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,254 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-169
CrossesHickman Creek @union Mil
Location3.5 MI S of US 27 Bus.Rte
RouteState Highway 169
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.89194, -84.51444
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,254 (2021)
Projected traffic4,254 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$562,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-169 over Hickman Creek @union Mil built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-169 over Hickman Creek @union Mil 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-169 over Hickman Creek @union Mil carry?

About 4,254 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-169 over Hickman Creek @union Mil?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-169 over Hickman Creek @union Mil?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.