US Bridges

Mackey Pike over East Hickman Creek

FairPosted for load

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI N. JCT Ky 169 · Structure no. 057C00047N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
133
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mackey Pike over East Hickman Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mackey Pike over East Hickman Creek in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2029. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMackey Pike
CrossesEast Hickman Creek
Location1.0 MI N. JCT Ky 169
RouteCounty Highway 1010
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.90583, -84.49917
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2009)
Projected traffic133 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mackey Pike over East Hickman Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mackey Pike over East 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 Mackey Pike over East Hickman Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Mackey Pike over East Hickman Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mackey Pike over East Hickman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.