US Bridges

Herrin LN over Flat Lick Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .5 MI W of JCT Ky 1003 · Structure no. 100B00081N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58
2006 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Herrin LN over Flat Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Herrin LN over Flat Lick Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2026. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesHerrin LN
CrossesFlat Lick Creek
Location.5 MI W of JCT Ky 1003
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates37.15639, -84.47639
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2006)
Projected traffic97 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Herrin LN over Flat Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Herrin LN over Flat 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Herrin LN over Flat Lick Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Herrin LN over Flat Lick Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Herrin LN over Flat Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.