US Bridges

KY-1824 over West Fk. of Rockhouse Ck

Good

Calloway County, Kentucky · .75 MI South of Ky 1346 · Structure no. 018B00128N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
834
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1824 over West Fk. of Rockhouse Ck is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-1824 over West Fk. of Rockhouse Ck in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 834 vehicles a day, projected to reach 834 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-1824
CrossesWest Fk. of Rockhouse Ck
Location.75 MI South of Ky 1346
RouteState Highway 1824
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.72917, -88.29611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic834 (2023)
Projected traffic834 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-1824 over West Fk. of Rockhouse Ck built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1824 over West Fk. of Rockhouse Ck 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1824 over West Fk. of Rockhouse Ck carry?

About 834 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-1824 over West Fk. of Rockhouse Ck?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1824 over West Fk. of Rockhouse Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.