US Bridges

Bandy Willailla RD over Bee Lick Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 1.55 MI East of Ky 70 · Structure no. 100C00007N

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bandy Willailla RD over Bee Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bandy Willailla RD over Bee Lick Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBandy Willailla RD
CrossesBee Lick Creek
Location1.55 MI East of Ky 70
RouteCounty Highway 1076
Coordinates37.29389, -84.47528
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2019)
Projected traffic98 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bandy Willailla RD over Bee Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bandy Willailla RD over Bee Lick 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bandy Willailla RD over Bee Lick Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bandy Willailla RD over Bee Lick Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bandy Willailla RD over Bee Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.