US Bridges

North Spalding Roa over Lick Creek

Good

Larue County, Kentucky · 55 Ft E JCT US 31E · Structure no. 062C00026N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Spalding Roa over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Spalding Roa over Lick Creek in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2031. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNorth Spalding Roa
CrossesLick Creek
Location55 Ft E JCT US 31E
RouteCounty Highway 1006
Coordinates37.63111, -85.60806
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2011)
Projected traffic80 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 North Spalding Roa over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Spalding Roa over Lick 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does North Spalding Roa over Lick Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is North Spalding Roa over Lick Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns North Spalding Roa over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.