US Bridges

Ky 9009 over Licking River

Good

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 0.25MI West of Exit 75 · Structure no. 077B00089N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
478 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,270
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 9009 over Licking River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 9009 over Licking River in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 3,270 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,270 by 2042. The structure is 478 ft (145.8 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 9009
CrossesLicking River
Location0.25MI West of Exit 75
RouteState Highway 9009
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73621, -83.06753
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length478 ft (145.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,270 (2022)
Projected traffic3,270 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 9009 over Licking River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 9009 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 9009 over Licking River carry?

About 3,270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ky 9009 over Licking River?

The structure is 478 ft (145.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 9009 over Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.