US Bridges

KY-968 over Lick Branch

Fair

Clinton County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 969 · Structure no. 027B00010N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-968 over Lick Branch is a concrete culvert carrying KY-968 over Lick Branch in Clinton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-968
CrossesLick Branch
Location1.0 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 969
RouteState Highway 968
CountyClinton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.62306, -85.04889
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-968 over Lick Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-968 over Lick Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-968 over Lick Branch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-968 over Lick Branch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-968 over Lick Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.