US Bridges

Rouse Branch RD over Trace Fork

FairPosted for load

Casey County, Kentucky · 0.17 Mi. East -Jct Ky 501 · Structure no. 023C00074N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rouse Branch RD over Trace Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rouse Branch RD over Trace Fork in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRouse Branch RD
CrossesTrace Fork
Location0.17 Mi. East -Jct Ky 501
RouteCounty Highway 1147
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.25639, -84.87972
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Rouse Branch RD over Trace Fork built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rouse Branch RD over Trace Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rouse Branch RD over Trace Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Rouse Branch RD over Trace Fork?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rouse Branch RD over Trace Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.