US Bridges

Fishing Creek RD over Trib- Licking River

Fair

Pendleton County, Kentucky · .4 MI W. - Ky 330 · Structure no. 096C00074N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fishing Creek RD over Trib- Licking River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fishing Creek RD over Trib- Licking River in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2026. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFishing Creek RD
CrossesTrib- Licking River
Location.4 MI W. - Ky 330
RouteCounty Highway 1237
Coordinates38.66083, -84.38306
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2006)
Projected traffic79 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fishing Creek RD over Trib- Licking River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fishing Creek RD over Trib- Licking River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fishing Creek RD over Trib- Licking River carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Fishing Creek RD over Trib- Licking River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fishing Creek RD over Trib- Licking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.