KY-3246 over Fall Lick Creek
PoorLincoln County, Kentucky · 1.58 MI East of Ky 39 · Structure no. 069B00068N
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 279
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-3246 over Fall Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-3246 over Fall Lick Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 279 vehicles a day, projected to reach 279 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-3246 over Fall Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-3246 over Fall Lick Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does KY-3246 over Fall Lick Creek carry?
About 279 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is KY-3246 over Fall Lick Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns KY-3246 over Fall Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.