US Bridges

KY-867 over Licking River

Fair

Magoffin County, Kentucky · .1 MI E of JCT Ky 1635 · Structure no. 077B00065N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
707
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-867 over Licking River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-867 over Licking River in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 707 vehicles a day, projected to reach 707 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-867
CrossesLicking River
Location.1 MI E of JCT Ky 1635
RouteState Highway 867
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67944, -83.04833
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating109.2 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic707 (2021)
Projected traffic707 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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-867 over Licking River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-867 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-867 over Licking River carry?

About 707 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-867 over Licking River?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-867 over Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.