US Bridges

KY-457 over Sulphur Lick Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 84 · Structure no. 090B00085N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-457 over Sulphur Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-457 over Sulphur Lick Creek in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 350 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-457
CrossesSulphur Lick Creek
Location1.7 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 84
RouteState Highway 457
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.5875, -85.50611
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-457 over Sulphur Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-457 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-457 over Sulphur Lick Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-457 over Sulphur Lick Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-457 over Sulphur Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.