US Bridges

Mcfarland Rd. over Left Fork Licking River

FairPosted for load

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 0.5 Mile S of Ky 30 · Structure no. 077C00071N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcfarland Rd. over Left Fork Licking River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcfarland Rd. over Left Fork Licking River in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2037. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMcfarland Rd.
CrossesLeft Fork Licking River
Location0.5 Mile S of Ky 30
RouteCounty Highway 1267
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.71139, -83.115
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating6.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2017)
Projected traffic24 by 2037
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Mcfarland Rd. over Left Fork Licking River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcfarland Rd. over Left 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mcfarland Rd. over Left Fork Licking River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Mcfarland Rd. over Left Fork Licking River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mcfarland Rd. over Left Fork Licking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.