US Bridges

KY-1054 over South Fork of Licking Ri

Fair

Pendleton County, Kentucky · .05 MI East of JCT Ky 330 · Structure no. 096B00027N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
283
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1054 over South Fork of Licking Ri is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1054 over South Fork of Licking Ri in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 283 vehicles a day, projected to reach 283 by 2041. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1054
CrossesSouth Fork of Licking Ri
Location.05 MI East of JCT Ky 330
RouteState Highway 1054
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.60333, -84.40056
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic283 (2021)
Projected traffic283 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1054 over South Fork of Licking Ri built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1054 over South Fork of Licking Ri 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1054 over South Fork of Licking Ri carry?

About 283 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1054 over South Fork of Licking Ri?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1054 over South Fork of Licking Ri?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.