US Bridges

J E Bickett RD over Cherry Creek

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Marion County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI S. of Jct. Ky 84 · Structure no. 078C00129N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J E Bickett RD over Cherry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J E Bickett RD over Cherry Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 56 by 2029. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesJ E Bickett RD
CrossesCherry Creek
Location0.3 MI S. of Jct. Ky 84
RouteCounty Highway 1231
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55722, -85.41667
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2009)
Projected traffic56 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 J E Bickett RD over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is J E Bickett RD over Cherry Creek 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 J E Bickett RD over Cherry Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is J E Bickett RD over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns J E Bickett RD over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.