US Bridges

Oak Level Elva RD over Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · 0.2 Mi. NW - Butts Rd. · Structure no. 079C00038N

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Level Elva RD over Lick Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Oak Level Elva RD over Lick Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, projected to reach 225 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Level Elva RD
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.2 Mi. NW - Butts Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 1421
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.93361, -88.48333
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2011)
Projected traffic225 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Oak Level Elva RD over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Oak Level Elva RD over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Level Elva RD over Lick Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Oak Level Elva RD over Lick Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Level Elva RD over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.