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KY-88 over Rock Creek|nolin Lake

Fair

Grayson County, Kentucky · .5 MI W of JCT Ky 1356 · Structure no. 043B00008N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
732 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,215
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-88 over Rock Creek|nolin Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-88 over Rock Creek|nolin Lake in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,215 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2043. The structure is 732 ft (223 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-88
CrossesRock Creek|nolin Lake
Location.5 MI W of JCT Ky 1356
RouteState Highway 88
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37028, -86.16222
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length732 ft (223 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,215 (2023)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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-88 over Rock Creek|nolin Lake built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-88 over Rock Creek|nolin Lake 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does KY-88 over Rock Creek|nolin Lake carry?

About 1,215 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-88 over Rock Creek|nolin Lake?

The structure is 732 ft (223 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-88 over Rock Creek|nolin Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.