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KY-3313 over N.Fk Licking River

FairPosted for load

Mason County, Kentucky · 2.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1448 · Structure no. 081B00060N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-3313 over N.Fk Licking River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-3313 over N.Fk Licking River in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2042. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-3313
CrossesN.Fk Licking River
Location2.1 MI S of JCT Ky 1448
RouteState Highway 3313
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.575, -83.73333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-3313 over N.Fk Licking River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-3313 over N.Fk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-3313 over N.Fk Licking River carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-3313 over N.Fk Licking River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns KY-3313 over N.Fk Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.