US Bridges

KY-39 over Bee Lick Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · Rock/Lincoln CO Line · Structure no. 100B00007N

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
902
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-39 over Bee Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-39 over Bee Lick Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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.

It carries about 902 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 902 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-39
CrossesBee Lick Creek
LocationRock/Lincoln CO Line
RouteState Highway 39
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32694, -84.50167
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating86.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic902 (2023)
Projected traffic902 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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-39 over Bee Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-39 over Bee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-39 over Bee Lick Creek carry?

About 902 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-39 over Bee Lick Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-39 over Bee Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.