US Bridges

KY-21 over Br. of Paint Lick

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI E. of JCT Ky 52 · Structure no. 076B00046N

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1948
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-21 over Br. of Paint Lick is a concrete culvert carrying KY-21 over Br. of Paint Lick in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1948, so it is 95 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 6 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 474 vehicles a day, projected to reach 474 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-21
CrossesBr. of Paint Lick
Location2.5 MI E. of JCT Ky 52
RouteState Highway 21
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59583, -84.37611
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2020)
Projected traffic474 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-21 over Br. of Paint Lick built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1948.

What condition is KY-21 over Br. of Paint Lick 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-21 over Br. of Paint Lick carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-21 over Br. of Paint Lick?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns KY-21 over Br. of Paint Lick?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.