US Bridges

Ky 1161 over Lick Fork Creek

Good

Morgan County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI E of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 088B00099N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1161 over Lick Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 1161 over Lick Fork Creek in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 171 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1161
CrossesLick Fork Creek
Location0.1 MI E of JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 1161
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.95889, -83.28056
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2022)
Projected traffic171 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ky 1161 over Lick Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1161 over Lick Fork 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 1161 over Lick Fork Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 1161 over Lick Fork Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Ky 1161 over Lick Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.