US Bridges

Lick Branch of Bur over Burning Fork

Fair

Magoffin County, Kentucky · .1 MI S JCT Ky 114 · Structure no. 077C00056N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lick Branch of Bur over Burning Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lick Branch of Bur over Burning Fork in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2033. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLick Branch of Bur
CrossesBurning Fork
Location.1 MI S JCT Ky 114
RouteCounty Highway 1201
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73889, -83.04472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2013)
Projected traffic159 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Lick Branch of Bur over Burning Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lick Branch of Bur over Burning Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lick Branch of Bur over Burning Fork carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Lick Branch of Bur over Burning Fork?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lick Branch of Bur over Burning Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.