US Bridges

John Denny Road over Fork Lick Creek

Good

Pendleton County, Kentucky · _ · Structure no. 096C00096N

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Denny Road over Fork Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying John Denny Road over Fork Lick Creek in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2029. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesJohn Denny Road
CrossesFork Lick Creek
Location_
RouteCounty Highway 1223
Coordinates38.58583, -84.46361
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2009)
Projected traffic50 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 John Denny Road over Fork Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Denny Road over Fork Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does John Denny Road over Fork Lick Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is John Denny Road over Fork Lick Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns John Denny Road over Fork Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.