US Bridges

Mark Shopville RD over Flat Lick Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 1 MI NE of Ky 80 & 461 · Structure no. 100C00109N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
991
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mark Shopville RD over Flat Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mark Shopville RD over Flat Lick Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 991 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,318 by 2044. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMark Shopville RD
CrossesFlat Lick Creek
Location1 MI NE of Ky 80 & 461
RouteCounty Highway 1039
Coordinates37.16361, -84.49528
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic991 (2024)
Projected traffic1,318 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mark Shopville RD over Flat Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mark Shopville RD 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 September 2023.

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

About 991 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Mark Shopville RD over Flat Lick Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mark Shopville RD over Flat Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.