US Bridges

Davis Rd. over Branch 3 Lick Fork Ck

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · .25 Miles N. Ky. 2718 · Structure no. 092C00143N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Rd. over Branch 3 Lick Fork Ck is a steel culvert carrying Davis Rd. over Branch 3 Lick Fork Ck in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 111 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDavis Rd.
CrossesBranch 3 Lick Fork Ck
Location.25 Miles N. Ky. 2718
RouteCounty Highway 1204
Coordinates37.40139, -86.83278
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2013)
Projected traffic111 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Rd. over Branch 3 Lick Fork Ck built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Rd. over Branch 3 Lick Fork Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Davis Rd. over Branch 3 Lick Fork Ck carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Davis Rd. over Branch 3 Lick Fork Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Rd. over Branch 3 Lick Fork Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.