US Bridges

Lock Eight Road over Little Hickman Creek

Fair

Jessamine County, Kentucky · .8 MI S of Ky 1268 · Structure no. 057C00014N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
93
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lock Eight Road over Little Hickman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lock Eight Road over Little Hickman Creek in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 93 by 2029. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLock Eight Road
CrossesLittle Hickman Creek
Location.8 MI S of Ky 1268
RouteCounty Highway 1130
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76417, -84.57583
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2009)
Projected traffic93 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lock Eight Road over Little Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lock Eight Road over Little Hickman 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Lock Eight Road over Little Hickman Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Lock Eight Road over Little Hickman Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Lock Eight Road over Little Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.