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KY-1081 over Licking River

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Magoffin County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI W.-Jct. Ky 7 & 460 · Structure no. 077B00067N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
297
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1081 over Licking River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1081 over Licking River in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 297 vehicles a day, projected to reach 297 by 2043. The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1081
CrossesLicking River
Location1.0 MI W.-Jct. Ky 7 & 460
RouteState Highway 1081
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.7925, -83.16556
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating77.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2023)
Projected traffic297 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-1081 over Licking River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1081 over Licking River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1081 over Licking River carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1081 over Licking River?

The structure is 306 ft (93.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1081 over Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.