US Bridges

Blue Licks Spur over Trib to Indian Creek

Fair

Robertson County, Kentucky · .30 MI N.W. of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 101C00016N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Licks Spur over Trib to Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Blue Licks Spur over Trib to Indian Creek in Robertson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesBlue Licks Spur
CrossesTrib to Indian Creek
Location.30 MI N.W. of JCT US 68
RouteCounty Highway 1003
CountyRobertson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.44722, -83.98944
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2022)
Projected traffic61 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Blue Licks Spur over Trib to Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Licks Spur over Trib to Indian 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 Blue Licks Spur over Trib to Indian Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Blue Licks Spur over Trib to Indian Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Blue Licks Spur over Trib to Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.