US Bridges

Wrather RD over East Fork Rockhouse Ck.

Fair

Calloway County, Kentucky · .55 MI E of JCT CR 5361 · Structure no. 018C00075N

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
341
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wrather RD over East Fork Rockhouse Ck. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wrather RD over East Fork Rockhouse Ck. in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 66 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 341 vehicles a day, projected to reach 341 by 2041. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWrather RD
CrossesEast Fork Rockhouse Ck.
Location.55 MI E of JCT CR 5361
RouteCounty Highway 1416
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.68833, -88.31889
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (2021)
Projected traffic341 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wrather RD over East Fork Rockhouse Ck. built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Wrather RD over East Fork Rockhouse Ck. 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 Wrather RD over East Fork Rockhouse Ck. carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wrather RD over East Fork Rockhouse Ck.?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wrather RD over East Fork Rockhouse Ck.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.