US Bridges

Gilliam Branch RD over Lick Branch

PoorPosted for load

Morgan County, Kentucky · 0.5 MI N JCT Ky 437 · Structure no. 088C00041N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
279
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gilliam Branch RD over Lick Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gilliam Branch RD over Lick Branch in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 279 vehicles a day, projected to reach 496 by 2026. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGilliam Branch RD
CrossesLick Branch
Location0.5 MI N JCT Ky 437
RouteCounty Highway 1318
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.91556, -83.10944
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic279 (2006)
Projected traffic496 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gilliam Branch RD over Lick Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gilliam Branch RD over Lick Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Gilliam Branch RD over Lick Branch carry?

About 279 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Gilliam Branch RD over Lick Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Gilliam Branch RD over Lick Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.