US Bridges

KY-419 over North Fork of Licking Ri

Fair

Mason County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI SW of JCT Ky 3170 · Structure no. 081B00010N

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-419 over North Fork of Licking Ri is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-419 over North Fork of Licking Ri in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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.

It carries about 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 118 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-419
CrossesNorth Fork of Licking Ri
Location1.4 MI SW of JCT Ky 3170
RouteState Highway 419
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.54917, -83.79333
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2022)
Projected traffic118 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-419 over North Fork of Licking Ri built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-419 over North Fork of Licking Ri 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-419 over North Fork of Licking Ri carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-419 over North Fork of Licking Ri?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns KY-419 over North Fork of Licking Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.