US Bridges

KY-84 over Sulphur Lick Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Kentucky · .50 MI West of JCT Ky 457 · Structure no. 090B00038N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-84 over Sulphur Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-84 over Sulphur Lick Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 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 401 vehicles a day, projected to reach 401 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-84
CrossesSulphur Lick Creek
Location.50 MI West of JCT Ky 457
RouteState Highway 84
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2021)
Projected traffic401 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-84 over Sulphur Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-84 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-84 over Sulphur Lick Creek carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-84 over Sulphur Lick Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-84 over Sulphur Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.