US Bridges

KY-1397 over Left Fork Licking River

Fair

Magoffin County, Kentucky · .10 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 30 · Structure no. 077B00031N

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1397 over Left Fork Licking River is a concrete culvert carrying KY-1397 over Left Fork Licking River in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesKY-1397
CrossesLeft Fork Licking River
Location.10 MI S.E. of JCT Ky 30
RouteState Highway 1397
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66083, -83.13278
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating110 US tons
Inventory rating79.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2021)
Projected traffic138 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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-1397 over Left Fork Licking River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1397 over Left Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1397 over Left Fork Licking River carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1397 over Left Fork Licking River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1397 over Left Fork Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.