US Bridges

KY-1090 over Licking River

Fair

Magoffin County, Kentucky · .10 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 077B00027N

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
436
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1090 over Licking River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-1090 over Licking River in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 436 vehicles a day, projected to reach 436 by 2042. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1090
CrossesLicking River
Location.10 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 1090
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73222, -83.06056
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic436 (2022)
Projected traffic436 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-1090 over Licking River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1090 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-1090 over Licking River carry?

About 436 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1090 over Licking River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1090 over Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.