US Bridges

Ky 737 over Rough River Lake

FairPosted for load

Breckinridge County, Kentucky · At Breck-Grayson Line · Structure no. 014B00068N

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,005
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 737 over Rough River Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 737 over Rough River Lake in Breckinridge County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,005 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,005 by 2041. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 737
CrossesRough River Lake
LocationAt Breck-Grayson Line
RouteState Highway 737
CountyBreckinridge County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56139, -86.34611
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating25.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,005 (2021)
Projected traffic2,005 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 737 over Rough River Lake built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Ky 737 over Rough River Lake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 737 over Rough River Lake carry?

About 2,005 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ky 737 over Rough River Lake?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 737 over Rough River Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.