US Bridges

Colvin Bend Road over Trib. to Licking River

Fair

Pendleton County, Kentucky · .4 MI NW of JCT 5117 · Structure no. 096C00103N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colvin Bend Road over Trib. to Licking River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colvin Bend Road over Trib. to Licking River in Pendleton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 47 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesColvin Bend Road
CrossesTrib. to Licking River
Location.4 MI NW of JCT 5117
RouteCounty Highway 1126
CountyPendleton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.6, -84.2725
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2013)
Projected traffic47 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Colvin Bend Road over Trib. to Licking River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colvin Bend Road over Trib. to 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 Colvin Bend Road over Trib. to Licking River carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Colvin Bend Road over Trib. to Licking River?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Colvin Bend Road over Trib. to Licking River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.