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KY-1274 over Licking River

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · At Menifee - Rowan Cl · Structure no. 103B00053N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
725 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
916
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1274 over Licking River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1274 over Licking River in Rowan 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 6 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 916 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 916 by 2042. The structure is 725 ft (221 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1274
CrossesLicking River
LocationAt Menifee - Rowan Cl
RouteState Highway 1274
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.03083, -83.44389
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length725 ft (221 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic916 (2022)
Projected traffic916 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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-1274 over Licking River built?

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

What condition is KY-1274 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1274 over Licking River carry?

About 916 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is KY-1274 over Licking River?

The structure is 725 ft (221 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1274 over Licking River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.