US Bridges

KY-619 over Big Lily Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI East of JCT US 127 · Structure no. 104B00012N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
897
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-619 over Big Lily Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-619 over Big Lily Creek in Russell County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 897 vehicles a day, projected to reach 897 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-619
CrossesBig Lily Creek
Location1.3 MI East of JCT US 127
RouteState Highway 619
CountyRussell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.98944, -85.04278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic897 (2022)
Projected traffic897 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-619 over Big Lily Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-619 over Big Lily 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does KY-619 over Big Lily Creek carry?

About 897 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-619 over Big Lily Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m).

Who owns KY-619 over Big Lily Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.