US Bridges

Sulphur Lick Rd. over Sulphur Lick Creek

Fair

Marion County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI East of Ky 457 · Structure no. 078C00140N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulphur Lick Rd. over Sulphur Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sulphur Lick Rd. over Sulphur Lick Creek in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSulphur Lick Rd.
CrossesSulphur Lick Creek
Location0.4 MI East of Ky 457
RouteCounty Highway 1330
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.58778, -85.49944
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2009)
Projected traffic210 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Sulphur Lick Rd. over Sulphur Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sulphur Lick Rd. over Sulphur 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Sulphur Lick Rd. over Sulphur Lick Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Sulphur Lick Rd. over Sulphur Lick Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sulphur Lick Rd. over Sulphur Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.