US Bridges

Paradise LN over Elk Fork of Licking Ri.

Good

Morgan County, Kentucky · 0.2 Mi. E. Ky 172 Jct. · Structure no. 088C00077N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise LN over Elk Fork of Licking Ri. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paradise LN over Elk Fork of Licking Ri. in Morgan County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesParadise LN
CrossesElk Fork of Licking Ri.
Location0.2 Mi. E. Ky 172 Jct.
RouteCounty Highway 1016
CountyMorgan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.9575, -83.18639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Paradise LN over Elk Fork of Licking Ri. built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise LN over Elk Fork of Licking Ri. 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 Paradise LN over Elk Fork of Licking Ri. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Paradise LN over Elk Fork of Licking Ri.?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Paradise LN over Elk Fork of Licking Ri.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.