US Bridges

KY-30 over Licking River

Fair

Magoffin County, Kentucky · .05 MI Sou. of JCT US 460 · Structure no. 077B00094N

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 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 continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-30 over Licking River in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,024 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,024 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-30
CrossesLicking River
Location.05 MI Sou. of JCT US 460
RouteState Highway 30
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75111, -83.08444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-30 over Licking River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-30 over Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.