KY-165 over North Fork of Licking Ri
PoorPosted for loadRobertson County, Kentucky · On Bracken - Robertson Cl · Structure no. 101B00009N
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 310 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 335
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-165 over North Fork of Licking Ri is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-165 over North Fork of Licking Ri in Robertson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 335 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 335 by 2041. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-165 over North Fork of Licking Ri built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-165 over North Fork of Licking Ri in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does KY-165 over North Fork of Licking Ri carry?
About 335 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is KY-165 over North Fork of Licking Ri?
The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns KY-165 over North Fork of Licking Ri?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.