US-421 over Blue Lick Creek
FairMadison County, Kentucky · 1.6 Mi. N JCT Ky 21 · Structure no. 076B00100N
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,179
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US-421 over Blue Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US-421 over Blue Lick Creek in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 3,179 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,179 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US-421 over Blue Lick Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US-421 over Blue 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 2022.
How much traffic does US-421 over Blue Lick Creek carry?
About 3,179 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US-421 over Blue Lick Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US-421 over Blue Lick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.