US Bridges

Hale RD over Br-E.Fk.Rockhouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Calloway County, Kentucky · .5 Mi- N JCT CR 5355 · Structure no. 018C00137N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hale RD over Br-E.Fk.Rockhouse Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Hale RD over Br-E.Fk.Rockhouse Creek in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHale RD
CrossesBr-E.Fk.Rockhouse Creek
Location.5 Mi- N JCT CR 5355
RouteCounty Highway 1409
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.66111, -88.34306
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2021)
Projected traffic49 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hale RD over Br-E.Fk.Rockhouse Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hale RD over Br-E.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 Hale RD over Br-E.Fk.Rockhouse Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Hale RD over Br-E.Fk.Rockhouse Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Hale RD over Br-E.Fk.Rockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.