US Bridges

KY-57 over N.F.K. Licking River

Good

Lewis County, Kentucky · On Fleming-Lewis Cl · Structure no. 068B00113N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,186
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-57 over N.F.K. Licking River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-57 over N.F.K. Licking River in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,186 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,186 by 2040. The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-57
CrossesN.F.K. Licking River
LocationOn Fleming-Lewis Cl
RouteState Highway 57
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.50417, -83.62361
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length254 ft (77.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,186 (2020)
Projected traffic2,186 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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-57 over N.F.K. Licking River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-57 over N.F.K. Licking River 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-57 over N.F.K. Licking River carry?

About 2,186 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is KY-57 over N.F.K. Licking River?

The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-57 over N.F.K. Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.