US Bridges

KY-982 over Licking River

Fair

Harrison County, Kentucky · 1.4 Mi. S.-Jct. Ky 32 · Structure no. 049B00058N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,410
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-982 over Licking River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-982 over Licking River in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 3,410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,410 by 2043. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-982
CrossesLicking River
Location1.4 Mi. S.-Jct. Ky 32
RouteState Highway 982
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.36833, -84.29472
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,410 (2023)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-982 over Licking River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-982 over 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 KY-982 over Licking River carry?

About 3,410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-982 over Licking River?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-982 over Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.