US Bridges

Little Sulphur Rd. over Salt Lick Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lewis County, Kentucky · 771 Ft. S. of Ky 9 · Structure no. 068C00110N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Sulphur Rd. over Salt Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Sulphur Rd. over Salt Lick Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Sulphur Rd.
CrossesSalt Lick Creek
Location771 Ft. S. of Ky 9
RouteCounty Highway 1300
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.58556, -83.37417
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2021)
Projected traffic26 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Little Sulphur Rd. over Salt Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Sulphur Rd. over Salt 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Little Sulphur Rd. over Salt Lick Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Little Sulphur Rd. over Salt Lick Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Little Sulphur Rd. over Salt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.