US Bridges

KY-772 over Licking River

GoodPosted for load

Morgan County, Kentucky · 3.5 MI SW of JCT Ky 519 · Structure no. 088B00070N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
504 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-772 over Licking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-772 over Licking River in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2041. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKY-772
CrossesLicking River
Location3.5 MI SW of JCT Ky 519
RouteState Highway 772
Coordinates37.95417, -83.33917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2021)
Projected traffic330 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-772 over Licking River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-772 over Licking River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-772 over Licking River carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-772 over Licking River?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-772 over Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.