US Bridges

Gose Branch Road over Right Fork Licking River

Fair

Magoffin County, Kentucky · .06 MI N JCT Ky 3337 · Structure no. 077C00058N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gose Branch Road over Right Fork Licking River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gose Branch Road over Right Fork Licking River 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGose Branch Road
CrossesRight Fork Licking River
Location.06 MI N JCT Ky 3337
RouteCounty Highway 1264
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.72944, -83.13472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2013)
Projected traffic44 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 Gose Branch Road over Right Fork Licking River built?

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

What condition is Gose Branch Road over Right Fork 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 Gose Branch Road over Right Fork Licking River carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Gose Branch Road over Right Fork Licking River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Gose Branch Road over Right Fork Licking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.