US Bridges

KY-1234 over North Fork Licking River

FairPosted for load

Mason County, Kentucky · 1.3 Mi. S of JCT Ky 1449 · Structure no. 081B00059N

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
397
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1234 over North Fork Licking River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1234 over North Fork Licking River in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 397 vehicles a day, projected to reach 397 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesKY-1234
CrossesNorth Fork Licking River
Location1.3 Mi. S of JCT Ky 1449
RouteState Highway 1234
Coordinates38.54861, -83.695
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic397 (2023)
Projected traffic397 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-1234 over North Fork Licking River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1234 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-1234 over North Fork Licking River carry?

About 397 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1234 over North Fork Licking River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1234 over North Fork Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.