US Bridges

Gordon Ford RD over Licking River

FairPosted for load

Morgan County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI S. JCT US 460 · Structure no. 088C00074N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordon Ford RD over Licking River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gordon Ford RD over Licking River in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 136 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGordon Ford RD
CrossesLicking River
Location1.3 MI S. JCT US 460
RouteCounty Highway 1117
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.88611, -83.23417
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2012)
Projected traffic136 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Gordon Ford RD over Licking River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordon Ford RD over 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 2024.

How much traffic does Gordon Ford RD over Licking River carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Gordon Ford RD over Licking River?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gordon Ford RD over Licking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.