US Bridges

Main Street over Licking River

Good

Magoffin County, Kentucky · .03 Mi. W.-Jct Ky 7 & 460 · Structure no. 077C00072N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,836
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Licking River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over Licking River in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,836 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,836 by 2035. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesLicking River
Location.03 Mi. W.-Jct Ky 7 & 460
RouteCity Street 1001
Coordinates37.74944, -83.06889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,836 (2015)
Projected traffic2,836 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Main Street over Licking River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street 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 Main Street over Licking River carry?

About 2,836 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Main Street over Licking River?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Licking River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.