US Bridges

Dutton Branch RD over Licking River

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Magoffin County, Kentucky · .25 Mi-W. JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 077C00052N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutton Branch RD over Licking River is a concrete culvert carrying Dutton Branch RD over Licking River in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2033. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDutton Branch RD
CrossesLicking River
Location.25 Mi-W. JCT Ky 7
RouteCounty Highway 1123
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.63583, -83.00083
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic8 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Dutton Branch RD over Licking River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutton Branch 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 2023.

How much traffic does Dutton Branch RD over Licking River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Dutton Branch RD over Licking River?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Dutton Branch RD over Licking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.