US Bridges

Rockport Ferry RD over Kelly Creek

PoorPosted for load

Daviess County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W JCT Ky 2830 · Structure no. 030C00021N

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
747
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockport Ferry RD over Kelly Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rockport Ferry RD over Kelly Creek in Daviess County, Kentucky. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 747 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,157 by 2026. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesRockport Ferry RD
CrossesKelly Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT Ky 2830
RouteCounty Highway 1068
CountyDaviess County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.865, -86.99667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic747 (2006)
Projected traffic1,157 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockport Ferry RD over Kelly Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockport Ferry RD over Kelly Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Rockport Ferry RD over Kelly Creek carry?

About 747 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rockport Ferry RD over Kelly Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Rockport Ferry RD over Kelly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.