US Bridges

KY-330 over Big Fk Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Pendleton County, Kentucky · .05 MI NE of S-Jct KY1054 · Structure no. 096B00014N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
646
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-330 over Big Fk Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-330 over Big Fk Lick Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 646 vehicles a day, projected to reach 646 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesKY-330
CrossesBig Fk Lick Creek
Location.05 MI NE of S-Jct KY1054
RouteState Highway 330
Coordinates38.60778, -84.40861
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2021)
Projected traffic646 by 2041
Trucks0%
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

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-330 over Big Fk Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-330 over Big Fk 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-330 over Big Fk Lick Creek carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-330 over Big Fk Lick Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-330 over Big Fk Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.