US Bridges

Palmer RD over West Fk. Rockhouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · .8 M. West of Ky. 783 · Structure no. 018C00093N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmer RD over West Fk. Rockhouse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palmer RD over West Fk. Rockhouse Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPalmer RD
CrossesWest Fk. Rockhouse Creek
Location.8 M. West of Ky. 783
RouteCounty Highway 1481
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.68361, -88.37472
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2021)
Projected traffic135 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 Palmer RD over West Fk. Rockhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmer RD over West 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Palmer RD over West Fk. Rockhouse Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Palmer RD over West Fk. Rockhouse Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Palmer RD over West Fk. Rockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.