US Bridges

KY-7 over Lick Fork Tributory

Good

Morgan County, Kentucky · 2.0 Mi. N. Ky. 1161 Jct. · Structure no. 088B00088N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Lick Fork Tributory is a concrete culvert carrying KY-7 over Lick Fork Tributory 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 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesLick Fork Tributory
Location2.0 Mi. N. Ky. 1161 Jct.
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.98722, -83.27917
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lick Fork Tributory built?

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

What condition is KY-7 over Lick Fork Tributory 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 Lick Fork Tributory carry?

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

How long is KY-7 over Lick Fork Tributory?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns KY-7 over Lick Fork Tributory?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.