US Bridges

Ky 1471 over Licking River

Good

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 0.3 Mi. S Ky 7 MP 16.3 · Structure no. 077B00083N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1471 over Licking River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1471 over Licking River in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2041. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1471
CrossesLicking River
Location0.3 Mi. S Ky 7 MP 16.3
RouteState Highway 1471
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65611, -83.00722
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2021)
Projected traffic226 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 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 1471 over Licking River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1471 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 1471 over Licking River carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 1471 over Licking River?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1471 over Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.