US Bridges

KY-30 over Lt. Fk Licking River

Good

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI W Mtn Pkwy Exit 72 · Structure no. 077B00088N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
268 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,541
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-30 over Lt. Fk Licking River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-30 over Lt. Fk Licking River in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,541 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,541 by 2043. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-30
CrossesLt. Fk Licking River
Location1.4 MI W Mtn Pkwy Exit 72
RouteState Highway 30
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71411, -83.11544
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,541 (2023)
Projected traffic1,541 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lt. Fk Licking River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-30 over Lt. Fk 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-30 over Lt. Fk Licking River carry?

About 1,541 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is KY-30 over Lt. Fk Licking River?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-30 over Lt. Fk Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.