US Bridges

Carlton RD over West Fork Rockhouse Cr.

Good

Calloway County, Kentucky · 1 MI W. KY.783 · Structure no. 018C00156N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carlton RD over West Fork Rockhouse Cr. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carlton RD over West Fork Rockhouse Cr. in Calloway County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCarlton RD
CrossesWest Fork Rockhouse Cr.
Location1 MI W. KY.783
RouteCounty Highway 1411
CountyCalloway County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67613, -88.38002
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Carlton RD over West Fork Rockhouse Cr. built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carlton RD over West Fork Rockhouse Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does Carlton RD over West Fork Rockhouse Cr. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Carlton RD over West Fork Rockhouse Cr.?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Carlton RD over West Fork Rockhouse Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.