US Bridges

KY-711 over N. Fork of Licking River

Fair

Morgan County, Kentucky · .10 MI West of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 088B00037N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-711 over N. Fork of Licking River is a steel culvert carrying KY-711 over N. Fork of Licking River in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-711
CrossesN. Fork of Licking River
Location.10 MI West of JCT Ky 7
RouteState Highway 711
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.01944, -83.27333
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-711 over N. Fork of Licking River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-711 over N. Fork of 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-711 over N. Fork of Licking River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-711 over N. Fork of Licking River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns KY-711 over N. Fork of Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.