US Bridges

KY-7 over Elk Fork / Licking River

Good

Morgan County, Kentucky · 0.2 Mi.S. Ky 519 Jct. · Structure no. 088B00090N

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
349 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-7 over Elk Fork / Licking River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-7 over Elk Fork / Licking River in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2042. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-7
CrossesElk Fork / Licking River
Location0.2 Mi.S. Ky 519 Jct.
RouteState Highway 7
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.94306, -83.28306
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Elk Fork / Licking River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-7 over Elk 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 2022.

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

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-7 over Elk Fork / Licking River?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-7 over Elk Fork / Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.