US Bridges

Popes Crk RD over Pope Lick

Good

Marion County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI S JCT US 68 · Structure no. 078C00081N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Popes Crk RD over Pope Lick is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Popes Crk RD over Pope Lick in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPopes Crk RD
CrossesPope Lick
Location2.1 MI S JCT US 68
RouteCounty Highway 1108
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55139, -85.16944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2010)
Projected traffic159 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Popes Crk RD over Pope Lick built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Popes Crk RD over Pope Lick in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does Popes Crk RD over Pope Lick carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Popes Crk RD over Pope Lick?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Popes Crk RD over Pope Lick?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.