US Bridges

KY-93 over Lick Creek

Fair

Lyon County, Kentucky · .30 MI Nor. of I-24 Op · Structure no. 072B00025N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,566
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-93 over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-93 over Lick Creek in Lyon County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 4,566 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,566 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-93
CrossesLick Creek
Location.30 MI Nor. of I-24 Op
RouteState Highway 93
CountyLyon County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.07361, -88.05583
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,566 (2021)
Projected traffic4,566 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-93 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-93 over Lick 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-93 over Lick Creek carry?

About 4,566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-93 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns KY-93 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.