US Bridges

Greasy Branch RD over Licking River

Good

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 0.05 Mi. S. U.S. 460 JCT · Structure no. 077C00064N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greasy Branch RD over Licking River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greasy Branch RD over Licking River in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesGreasy Branch RD
CrossesLicking River
Location0.05 Mi. S. U.S. 460 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 1358
Coordinates37.77833, -83.13
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Greasy Branch RD over Licking River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greasy 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 2022.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Greasy Branch RD over Licking River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Greasy Branch RD over Licking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.