US Bridges

Ky 3016 over S Fork of Licking River

Fair

Harrison County, Kentucky · 0.3 MI S E of U.S. 27 · Structure no. 049B00077N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
304 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,773
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 3016 over S Fork of Licking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 3016 over S Fork of Licking River in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4,773 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,773 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 3016
CrossesS Fork of Licking River
Location0.3 MI S E of U.S. 27
RouteState Highway 3016
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.37861, -84.30389
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length304 ft (92.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,773 (2022)
Projected traffic4,773 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 3016 over S Fork of Licking River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 3016 over S Fork of 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 3016 over S Fork of Licking River carry?

About 4,773 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ky 3016 over S Fork of Licking River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 3016 over S Fork of Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.