US Bridges

KY-644 over Lick Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · @ JCT Ky 644/KY 2565 · Structure no. 064B00084N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,636
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-644 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-644 over Lick Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,636 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,636 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-644
CrossesLick Creek
Location@ JCT Ky 644/KY 2565
RouteState Highway 644
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.09222, -82.61
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,636 (2020)
Projected traffic4,636 by 2040
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-644 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-644 over Lick 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-644 over Lick Creek carry?

About 4,636 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-644 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns KY-644 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.