US Bridges

Poor Farm RD over East Fk. Rockhouse Creek

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · 50 E of JCT CR 5360 · Structure no. 018C00067N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
634
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poor Farm RD over East Fk. Rockhouse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Poor Farm RD over East Fk. Rockhouse Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 634 vehicles a day, projected to reach 634 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPoor Farm RD
CrossesEast Fk. Rockhouse Creek
Location50 E of JCT CR 5360
RouteCounty Highway 1403
Coordinates36.64694, -88.34389
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic634 (2021)
Projected traffic634 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Poor Farm RD over East Fk. Rockhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poor Farm RD over East Fk. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Poor Farm RD over East Fk. Rockhouse Creek carry?

About 634 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Poor Farm RD over East Fk. Rockhouse Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Poor Farm RD over East Fk. Rockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.