Ky 79 over Motts Lick Crk
GoodLogan County, Kentucky · 5 MI N of JCT US 68 · Structure no. 071B00105N
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 273 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,888
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ky 79 over Motts Lick Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 79 over Motts Lick Crk in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,888 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,888 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ky 79 over Motts Lick Crk built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ky 79 over Motts Lick Crk 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 79 over Motts Lick Crk carry?
About 1,888 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Ky 79 over Motts Lick Crk?
The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Ky 79 over Motts Lick Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.