US Bridges

Alex Forks RD over West Fk. Rockhouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · 50" West of Ky. 299 · Structure no. 018C00094N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
123
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alex Forks RD over West Fk. Rockhouse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Alex Forks RD over West 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlex Forks RD
CrossesWest Fk. Rockhouse Creek
Location50" West of Ky. 299
RouteCounty Highway 1484
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.65889, -88.39611
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.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2021)
Projected traffic123 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 Alex Forks RD over West Fk. Rockhouse Creek built?

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

What condition is Alex Forks 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 June 2024.

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

About 123 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Alex Forks RD over West Fk. Rockhouse Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Alex Forks RD over West Fk. Rockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.