US Bridges

KY-519 over Lower Lick Fork

Good

Rowan County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI North of Ky 801 · Structure no. 103B00102N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,772
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-519 over Lower Lick Fork is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-519 over Lower Lick Fork in Rowan 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,772 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,772 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-519
CrossesLower Lick Fork
Location1.5 MI North of Ky 801
RouteState Highway 519
CountyRowan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.095, -83.41083
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,772 (2021)
Projected traffic3,772 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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-519 over Lower Lick Fork built?

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

What condition is KY-519 over Lower Lick Fork 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does KY-519 over Lower Lick Fork carry?

About 3,772 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is KY-519 over Lower Lick Fork?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns KY-519 over Lower Lick Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.