US Bridges

KY-21 over Br of Paint Lick

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · 3.6 Miles East of 52 · Structure no. 076B00076N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
22 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 masonry culvert carrying KY-21 over Br of Paint Lick in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-21
CrossesBr of Paint Lick
Location3.6 Miles East of 52
RouteState Highway 21
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.58306, -84.36972
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

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 2024.

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 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns KY-21 over Br of Paint Lick?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.