US Bridges

Hale DR over Lick Fork

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.05 MI NW of JCT Ky 1750 · Structure no. 058C00063N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hale DR over Lick Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hale DR over Lick Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHale DR
CrossesLick Fork
Location0.05 MI NW of JCT Ky 1750
RouteCounty Highway 1153
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.76889, -82.81333
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2011)
Projected traffic120 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Hale DR over Lick Fork built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hale DR over Lick Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hale DR over Lick Fork carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Hale DR over Lick Fork?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hale DR over Lick Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.