US Bridges

Old Shopville RD over Flat Lick Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .3 MI E of JCT New Ky 80 · Structure no. 100C00051N

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
604
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Shopville RD over Flat Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Shopville RD over Flat Lick Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 2 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 604 vehicles a day, projected to reach 604 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOld Shopville RD
CrossesFlat Lick Creek
Location.3 MI E of JCT New Ky 80
RouteCounty Highway 1146
Coordinates37.15861, -84.48
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
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 3 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic604 (2019)
Projected traffic604 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$328,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Shopville RD over Flat Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Shopville RD over Flat 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Shopville RD over Flat Lick Creek carry?

About 604 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Old Shopville RD over Flat Lick Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Shopville RD over Flat Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.