US Bridges

Old Liberty Pike over Br of Carpenter Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Kentucky · .1 MI NW of S-Jct US 127 · Structure no. 069C00031N

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Liberty Pike over Br of Carpenter Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Liberty Pike over Br of Carpenter Creek in Lincoln County, Kentucky. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld Liberty Pike
CrossesBr of Carpenter Creek
Location.1 MI NW of S-Jct US 127
RouteCounty Highway 1353
CountyLincoln County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.43889, -84.84667
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2019)
Projected traffic45 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$71,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Liberty Pike over Br of Carpenter Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Liberty Pike over Br of Carpenter 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 2024.

How much traffic does Old Liberty Pike over Br of Carpenter Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Liberty Pike over Br of Carpenter Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Old Liberty Pike over Br of Carpenter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.