US Bridges

KY-965 over Rose Run Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bath County, Kentucky · .05 MI Sou. of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 006B00060N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
494
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-965 over Rose Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-965 over Rose Run Creek in Bath County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 494 vehicles a day, projected to reach 494 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-965
CrossesRose Run Creek
Location.05 MI Sou. of JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 965
CountyBath County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.13083, -83.6975
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic494 (2023)
Projected traffic494 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-965 over Rose Run Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-965 over Rose Run Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-965 over Rose Run Creek carry?

About 494 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-965 over Rose Run Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-965 over Rose Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.