US Bridges

Hicks Br RD over Leatherwood Creek

Poor

Perry County, Kentucky · .05 MI W of JCT Ky 699 · Structure no. 097C00012N

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
233
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hicks Br RD over Leatherwood Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hicks Br RD over Leatherwood Creek in Perry County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 233 vehicles a day, projected to reach 233 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHicks Br RD
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location.05 MI W of JCT Ky 699
RouteCounty Highway 1137
CountyPerry County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11333, -83.0925
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic233 (2012)
Projected traffic233 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Hicks Br RD over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hicks Br RD over Leatherwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Hicks Br RD over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 233 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Hicks Br RD over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Hicks Br RD over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.