US Bridges

Alford RD over Cheese Lick

FairPosted for load

Mercer County, Kentucky · E. of Anderson Co.Ln · Structure no. 084C00024N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alford RD over Cheese Lick is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Alford RD over Cheese Lick in Mercer County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAlford RD
CrossesCheese Lick
LocationE. of Anderson Co.Ln
RouteCounty Highway 1320
CountyMercer County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.92306, -84.97806
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alford RD over Cheese Lick built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alford RD over Cheese Lick 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Alford RD over Cheese Lick carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Alford RD over Cheese Lick?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Alford RD over Cheese Lick?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.