KY-585 over Lick Fork Creek
PoorSimpson County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI E. of I-65 Op · Structure no. 107B00030N
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 995
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-585 over Lick Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-585 over Lick Fork Creek in Simpson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4 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.
It carries about 995 vehicles a day, projected to reach 995 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-585 over Lick Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-585 over Lick Fork 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does KY-585 over Lick Fork Creek carry?
About 995 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-585 over Lick Fork Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns KY-585 over Lick Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.