US Bridges

KY-344 over N. Fork of Licking River

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Kentucky · On Fleming - Lewis Cl · Structure no. 068B00025N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-344 over N. Fork of Licking River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-344 over N. Fork of Licking River in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 415 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-344
CrossesN. Fork of Licking River
LocationOn Fleming - Lewis Cl
RouteState Highway 344
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.47444, -83.58944
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2023)
Projected traffic415 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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-344 over N. Fork of Licking River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-344 over N. 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does KY-344 over N. Fork of Licking River carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is KY-344 over N. Fork of Licking River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-344 over N. Fork of Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.