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KY-837 over Rock Lick Creek

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · .80 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 70 · Structure no. 023B00050N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
378
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-837 over Rock Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-837 over Rock Lick Creek in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 378 vehicles a day, projected to reach 378 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-837
CrossesRock Lick Creek
Location.80 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 70
RouteState Highway 837
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.24944, -84.78583
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2022)
Projected traffic378 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-837 over Rock Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-837 over Rock Lick 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does KY-837 over Rock Lick Creek carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-837 over Rock Lick Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns KY-837 over Rock Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.