US Bridges

KY-825 over Lick Fork

Good

Johnson County, Kentucky · 0.05 MI W of US 23 · Structure no. 058B00074N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
573
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-825 over Lick Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-825 over Lick Fork in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 573 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesKY-825
CrossesLick Fork
Location0.05 MI W of US 23
RouteState Highway 825
Coordinates37.78444, -82.82944
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2022)
Projected traffic573 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-825 over Lick Fork built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-825 over Lick Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does KY-825 over Lick Fork carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-825 over Lick Fork?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-825 over Lick Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.