US Bridges

Bethany Road over Hickman Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI W. of Ky 1981 · Structure no. 057C00031N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethany Road over Hickman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bethany Road over Hickman Creek in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 202 by 2029. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBethany Road
CrossesHickman Creek
Location0.8 MI W. of Ky 1981
RouteCounty Highway 1102
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.86389, -84.50889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2009)
Projected traffic202 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$386,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethany Road over Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethany Road over Hickman Creek 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 Bethany Road over Hickman Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bethany Road over Hickman Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Bethany Road over Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.