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KY-2234 over Three Lick Creek

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Kentucky · 1 MI SE of JCT Ky 1586 · Structure no. 115B00039N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2234 over Three Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2234 over Three Lick Creek in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2234
CrossesThree Lick Creek
Location1 MI SE of JCT Ky 1586
RouteState Highway 2234
CountyWashington County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81917, -85.01722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-2234 over Three Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2234 over Three Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2234 over Three Lick Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-2234 over Three Lick Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2234 over Three Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.