US Bridges

KY-7 over North Fork Licking River

Good

Morgan County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. S. Ky. 711 Jct. · Structure no. 088B00086N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
860
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over North Fork Licking River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-7 over North Fork Licking River in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

It carries about 860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesNorth Fork Licking River
Location0.1 Mi. S. Ky. 711 Jct.
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.01722, -83.27167
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2021)
Projected traffic860 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-7 over North Fork Licking River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-7 over North Fork 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-7 over North Fork Licking River carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over North Fork Licking River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns KY-7 over North Fork Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.