US Bridges

Gravel Lick Branch over Joe Lick Fork

Fair

Madison County, Kentucky · 1.1 Miles North of Ky 594 · Structure no. 076C00093N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravel Lick Branch over Joe Lick Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gravel Lick Branch over Joe Lick Fork in Madison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2041. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGravel Lick Branch
CrossesJoe Lick Fork
Location1.1 Miles North of Ky 594
RouteCounty Highway 1119
CountyMadison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.59, -84.18333
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2021)
Projected traffic133 by 2041
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gravel Lick Branch over Joe Lick Fork built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gravel Lick Branch over Joe Lick Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Gravel Lick Branch over Joe Lick Fork carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Gravel Lick Branch over Joe Lick Fork?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Gravel Lick Branch over Joe Lick Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.