US Bridges

Roper School RD over Rush Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Kentucky · .3 MI NW of JCT CR 5035 · Structure no. 038C00006N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roper School RD over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roper School RD over Rush Creek in Fulton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2033. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRoper School RD
CrossesRush Creek
Location.3 MI NW of JCT CR 5035
RouteCounty Highway 1036
CountyFulton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.57722, -89.05833
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19 (2013)
Projected traffic19 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roper School RD over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roper School RD over Rush 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Roper School RD over Rush Creek carry?

About 19 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Roper School RD over Rush Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Roper School RD over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.