US Bridges

Sand Bottom RD over Licking River

Fair

Magoffin County, Kentucky · .05 MI W JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 077C00060N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sand Bottom RD over Licking River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sand Bottom RD over Licking River in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2026. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSand Bottom RD
CrossesLicking River
Location.05 MI W JCT Ky 7
RouteCounty Highway 1163
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67111, -83.02222
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2006)
Projected traffic165 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sand Bottom RD over Licking River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sand Bottom RD over 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 2022.

How much traffic does Sand Bottom RD over Licking River carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Sand Bottom RD over Licking River?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sand Bottom RD over Licking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.