US Bridges

Pyles RD over N.Fk.Licking Rvr

Poor

Mason County, Kentucky · .45 MI Ne-Jct New US 68 · Structure no. 081C00023N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
138
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pyles RD over N.Fk.Licking Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying Pyles RD over N.Fk.Licking Rvr in Mason County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 138 by 2029. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPyles RD
CrossesN.Fk.Licking Rvr
Location.45 MI Ne-Jct New US 68
RouteCounty Highway 1200
CountyMason County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.57361, -83.82111
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2009)
Projected traffic138 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pyles RD over N.Fk.Licking Rvr built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pyles RD over N.Fk.Licking Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Pyles RD over N.Fk.Licking Rvr carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Pyles RD over N.Fk.Licking Rvr?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Pyles RD over N.Fk.Licking Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.