US Bridges

Lovers LN East over Indian Lick CR

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Kentucky · .9 MI E of JCT Ky 68 · Structure no. 078C00071N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
428
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lovers LN East over Indian Lick CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lovers LN East over Indian Lick CR in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 428 vehicles a day, projected to reach 428 by 2030. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLovers LN East
CrossesIndian Lick CR
Location.9 MI E of JCT Ky 68
RouteCounty Highway 1186
Coordinates37.51694, -85.285
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic428 (2010)
Projected traffic428 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Lovers LN East over Indian Lick CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lovers LN East over Indian Lick CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Lovers LN East over Indian Lick CR carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Lovers LN East over Indian Lick CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Lovers LN East over Indian Lick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.