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KY-299 over Rock House Creek

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · 1.4 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 121 · Structure no. 018B00039N

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,501
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-299 over Rock House Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-299 over Rock House Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 1,501 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,501 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-299
CrossesRock House Creek
Location1.4 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 121
RouteState Highway 299
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65806, -88.39583
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,501 (2022)
Projected traffic1,501 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-299 over Rock House Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-299 over Rock House Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does KY-299 over Rock House Creek carry?

About 1,501 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-299 over Rock House Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns KY-299 over Rock House Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.