US Bridges

Hayes Station RD over So.Fk. Licking River

Fair

Pendleton County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI So. of Us. 27 · Structure no. 096C00033N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
213
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hayes Station RD over So.Fk. Licking River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hayes Station RD over So.Fk. Licking River in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 213 vehicles a day, projected to reach 274 by 2026. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHayes Station RD
CrossesSo.Fk. Licking River
Location1.7 MI So. of Us. 27
RouteCounty Highway 1148
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.65861, -84.35194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2006)
Projected traffic274 by 2026
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hayes Station RD over So.Fk. Licking River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hayes Station RD over So.Fk. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Hayes Station RD over So.Fk. Licking River carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hayes Station RD over So.Fk. Licking River?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Hayes Station RD over So.Fk. Licking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.