4th Street over Licking River
PoorPosted for loadKenton County, Kentucky · 4th ST Br over Licking Rv · Structure no. 059B00037N
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 1,002 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,608
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
4th Street over Licking River is a steel truss - thru carrying 4th Street over Licking River in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,608 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,608 by 2042. The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 4th Street over Licking River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is 4th Street over Licking River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does 4th Street over Licking River carry?
About 11,608 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is 4th Street over Licking River?
The structure is 1,002 ft (305.4 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns 4th Street over Licking River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.