US Bridges

Ky 39 over Hickman Crk @ Black Bird

Good

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 1 M N of JCT Ky 1268 · Structure no. 057B00036N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,048
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 39 over Hickman Crk @ Black Bird is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 39 over Hickman Crk @ Black Bird in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,048 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,048 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 39
CrossesHickman Crk @ Black Bird
Location1 M N of JCT Ky 1268
RouteState Highway 39
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81361, -84.55389
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,048 (2021)
Projected traffic1,048 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 39 over Hickman Crk @ Black Bird built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 39 over Hickman Crk @ Black Bird 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ky 39 over Hickman Crk @ Black Bird carry?

About 1,048 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 39 over Hickman Crk @ Black Bird?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 39 over Hickman Crk @ Black Bird?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.