US Bridges

Pleasant Street over So.Fk. Licking River

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Kentucky · .05 MI East of JCT Ky 356 · Structure no. 049B00053N

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,636
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Street over So.Fk. Licking River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant Street over So.Fk. Licking River in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3,636 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,636 by 2042. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesPleasant Street
CrossesSo.Fk. Licking River
Location.05 MI East of JCT Ky 356
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates38.39056, -84.30306
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,636 (2022)
Projected traffic3,636 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Street over So.Fk. Licking River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Street over So.Fk. Licking River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Street over So.Fk. Licking River carry?

About 3,636 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Street over So.Fk. Licking River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Street over So.Fk. Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.