US Bridges

Black Pike Road over Baughman Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kentucky · 1.35 MI N of JCT Ky 78 · Structure no. 069C00030N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
217
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Pike Road over Baughman Creek is a steel culvert carrying Black Pike Road over Baughman Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 217 vehicles a day, projected to reach 217 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBlack Pike Road
CrossesBaughman Creek
Location1.35 MI N of JCT Ky 78
RouteCounty Highway 1346
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.49083, -84.84194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 6 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2019)
Projected traffic217 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Black Pike Road over Baughman Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Pike Road over Baughman 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Black Pike Road over Baughman Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Black Pike Road over Baughman Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Black Pike Road over Baughman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.