US Bridges

KY-433 over Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Kentucky · 3.9 MI West of JCT Ky 555 · Structure no. 115B00033N

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-433 over Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-433 over Lick Creek in Washington 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 5 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-433
CrossesLick Creek
Location3.9 MI West of JCT Ky 555
RouteState Highway 433
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81917, -85.20861
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2021)
Projected traffic104 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-433 over Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-433 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-433 over Lick Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-433 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns KY-433 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.