US Bridges

Southside Loop RD over Lick Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI NE US 23/KY 2565 · Structure no. 064C00001N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southside Loop RD over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Southside Loop RD over Lick Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSouthside Loop RD
CrossesLick Creek
Location1.2 MI NE US 23/KY 2565
RouteCounty Highway 1090
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.08444, -82.61472
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2011)
Projected traffic27 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Southside Loop RD over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southside Loop RD 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Southside Loop RD over Lick Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Southside Loop RD over Lick Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Southside Loop RD over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.