US Bridges

Gifford RD over Licking River

Good

Magoffin County, Kentucky · .05 MI S JCT US 460 · Structure no. 077C00037N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
94
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gifford RD over Licking River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gifford RD over Licking River in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 94 vehicles a day, projected to reach 94 by 2032. The structure is 321 ft (97.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGifford RD
CrossesLicking River
Location.05 MI S JCT US 460
RouteCounty Highway 1265
Coordinates37.75694, -83.12306
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
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length321 ft (97.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2012)
Projected traffic94 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gifford RD over Licking River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gifford RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Gifford RD over Licking River carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Gifford RD over Licking River?

The structure is 321 ft (97.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Gifford RD over Licking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.