US Bridges

KY-783 over Little Rockhouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · .40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 464 · Structure no. 018B00041N

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
906
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-783 over Little Rockhouse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-783 over Little Rockhouse Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 906 vehicles a day, projected to reach 906 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-783
CrossesLittle Rockhouse Creek
Location.40 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 464
RouteState Highway 783
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.69472, -88.36111
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic906 (2022)
Projected traffic906 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-783 over Little Rockhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-783 over Little Rockhouse 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-783 over Little Rockhouse Creek carry?

About 906 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-783 over Little Rockhouse Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-783 over Little Rockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.