US Bridges

Richardsville RD over Claylick Creek

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI W of E-Jct Ky 263 · Structure no. 114C00014N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richardsville RD over Claylick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Richardsville RD over Claylick Creek in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 177 by 2026. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRichardsville RD
CrossesClaylick Creek
Location2.0 MI W of E-Jct Ky 263
RouteCounty Highway 1373
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.15556, -86.57222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2006)
Projected traffic177 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Richardsville RD over Claylick Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richardsville RD over Claylick 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Richardsville RD over Claylick Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Richardsville RD over Claylick Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Richardsville RD over Claylick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.