US Bridges

Board Tree RD over Left Fork Licking River

Good

Magoffin County, Kentucky · .1 MI E Ky 30 · Structure no. 077C00040N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Board Tree RD over Left Fork Licking River is a concrete culvert carrying Board Tree RD over Left Fork Licking River in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBoard Tree RD
CrossesLeft Fork Licking River
Location.1 MI E Ky 30
RouteCounty Highway 1234
Coordinates37.67167, -83.13139
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2013)
Projected traffic124 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Board Tree RD over Left Fork Licking River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Board Tree RD over Left Fork 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 Board Tree RD over Left Fork Licking River carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Board Tree RD over Left Fork Licking River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Board Tree RD over Left Fork Licking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.