US Bridges

KY-22 over Licking River

Good

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI East JCT US-27 · Structure no. 096B00042N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
733 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,570
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-22 over Licking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-22 over Licking River in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,570 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,570 by 2043. The structure is 733 ft (223.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-22
CrossesLicking River
Location1.1 MI East JCT US-27
RouteState Highway 22
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.67833, -84.32806
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length733 ft (223.4 m)
Longest span215 ft (65.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,570 (2023)
Projected traffic2,570 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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-22 over Licking River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-22 over 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does KY-22 over Licking River carry?

About 2,570 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-22 over Licking River?

The structure is 733 ft (223.4 m) long with a longest span of 215 ft (65.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns KY-22 over Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.