US Bridges

Salt Lick RD over Salt Lick Creek

Fair

Warren County, Kentucky · .1 MI W US 231 · Structure no. 114C00028N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salt Lick RD over Salt Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Salt Lick RD over Salt Lick Creek in Warren County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2026. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSalt Lick RD
CrossesSalt Lick Creek
Location.1 MI W US 231
RouteCounty Highway 1426
CountyWarren County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02694, -86.56556
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2006)
Projected traffic5 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Salt Lick RD over Salt Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salt Lick RD over Salt 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Salt Lick RD over Salt Lick Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Salt Lick RD over Salt Lick Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Salt Lick RD over Salt Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.