US Bridges

Buck Lick Br 1233 over Buck Lick Branch

Good

Lewis County, Kentucky · 2.8 Miles East of KY-989 · Structure no. 068C00120N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
84
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Lick Br 1233 over Buck Lick Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buck Lick Br 1233 over Buck Lick Branch in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Lick Br 1233
CrossesBuck Lick Branch
Location2.8 Miles East of KY-989
RouteCounty Highway 1233
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.48694, -83.53556
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating87.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2024)
Projected traffic84 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Buck Lick Br 1233 over Buck Lick Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Lick Br 1233 over Buck Lick Branch 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 Buck Lick Br 1233 over Buck Lick Branch carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Buck Lick Br 1233 over Buck Lick Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Lick Br 1233 over Buck Lick Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.