Sulphur Lick RD over Sulphur Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI W of JCT Ky 53 · Structure no. 115C00005N
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sulphur Lick RD over Sulphur Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Sulphur Lick RD over Sulphur Creek in Washington County, Kentucky. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sulphur Lick RD over Sulphur Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sulphur Lick RD over Sulphur 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Sulphur Lick RD over Sulphur Creek carry?
About 22 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Sulphur Lick RD over Sulphur Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Sulphur Lick RD over Sulphur Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.