US Bridges

Ogden Ridge Road over Five Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Robertson County, Kentucky · .4 MI NE of JCT Ky 1029 · Structure no. 101C00004N

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ogden Ridge Road over Five Lick Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ogden Ridge Road over Five Lick Creek in Robertson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 84 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesOgden Ridge Road
CrossesFive Lick Creek
Location.4 MI NE of JCT Ky 1029
RouteCounty Highway 1102
CountyRobertson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.48833, -83.98
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2022)
Projected traffic89 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Ogden Ridge Road over Five Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Ogden Ridge Road over Five 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ogden Ridge Road over Five Lick Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ogden Ridge Road over Five Lick Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ogden Ridge Road over Five Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.