US Bridges

KY-536 over Licking River

Fair

Kenton County, Kentucky · .30 MI East of JCT Ky 177 · Structure no. 059B00070N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
664 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,975
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-536 over Licking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-536 over Licking River in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,975 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,975 by 2041. The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-536
CrossesLicking River
Location.30 MI East of JCT Ky 177
RouteState Highway 536
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.92028, -84.44833
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length664 ft (202.4 m)
Longest span180 ft (54.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,975 (2021)
Projected traffic3,975 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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-536 over Licking River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-536 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-536 over Licking River carry?

About 3,975 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-536 over Licking River?

The structure is 664 ft (202.4 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-536 over Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.