US Bridges

US 0460 over Licking River

Good

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W of Ky 1081 · Structure no. 077B00085N

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
952
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 0460 over Licking River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 0460 over Licking River in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 952 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 952 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 0460
CrossesLicking River
Location0.1 MI W of Ky 1081
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.81194, -83.155
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic952 (2022)
Projected traffic952 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US 0460 over Licking River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 0460 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 US 0460 over Licking River carry?

About 952 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 0460 over Licking River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 0460 over Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.