US Bridges

KY-596 over North Fork Licking River

Fair

Mason County, Kentucky · 4.5 MI N.W. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 081B00023N

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-596 over North Fork Licking River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-596 over North Fork Licking River in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-596
CrossesNorth Fork Licking River
Location4.5 MI N.W. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 596
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.59139, -83.93722
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2022)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-596 over North Fork Licking River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-596 over North 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does KY-596 over North Fork Licking River carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-596 over North Fork Licking River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-596 over North Fork Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.