US Bridges

KY-404 over Lick Fork

Fair

Floyd County, Kentucky · .90 MI West of JCT Ky 850 · Structure no. 036B00034N

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-404 over Lick Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-404 over Lick Fork in Floyd County, Kentucky. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-404
CrossesLick Fork
Location.90 MI West of JCT Ky 850
RouteState Highway 404
CountyFloyd County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.60306, -82.87944
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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-404 over Lick Fork built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-404 over Lick Fork 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does KY-404 over Lick Fork carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-404 over Lick Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns KY-404 over Lick Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.