US Bridges

KY-7 over Licking River

FairPosted for load

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 404 · Structure no. 077B00009N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
222
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Licking River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-7 over Licking River in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesLicking River
Location2.3 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 404
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.57306, -82.92944
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 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 width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2022)
Projected traffic222 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-7 over Licking River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-7 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does KY-7 over Licking River carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Licking River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-7 over Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.