US Bridges

Dixon Pike over Licking River

FairPosted for load

Mason County, Kentucky · 2 MI SE of JCT Ky 1234 · Structure no. 081C00018N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
97
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixon Pike over Licking River is a steel truss - thru carrying Dixon Pike over Licking River in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 97 vehicles a day, projected to reach 97 by 2029. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDixon Pike
CrossesLicking River
Location2 MI SE of JCT Ky 1234
RouteCounty Highway 1122
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.54472, -83.67056
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic97 (2009)
Projected traffic97 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dixon Pike over Licking River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixon Pike over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Dixon Pike over Licking River carry?

About 97 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Dixon Pike over Licking River?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Dixon Pike over Licking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.