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KY-30 over Licking River

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Magoffin County, Kentucky · .5 MI W JCT Ky 30 · Structure no. 077B00077N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,024
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-30 over Licking River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-30 over Licking River in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,024 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2041. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-30
CrossesLicking River
Location.5 MI W JCT Ky 30
RouteState Highway 30
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74722, -83.09
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,024 (2021)
Projected traffic1,024 by 2041
Trucks14%
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 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-30 over Licking River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-30 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-30 over Licking River carry?

About 1,024 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-30 over Licking River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-30 over Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.