Hopkins RD over Rockhouse Creek
PoorPosted for loadCalloway County, Kentucky · 0.2 M. N. of Ky. 464 · Structure no. 018C00078N
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 276
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hopkins RD over Rockhouse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hopkins RD over Rockhouse Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 276 vehicles a day, projected to reach 276 by 2041. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hopkins RD over Rockhouse Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hopkins RD over Rockhouse Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Hopkins RD over Rockhouse Creek carry?
About 276 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Hopkins RD over Rockhouse Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Hopkins RD over Rockhouse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.