KY-79 over Rough River Lake
PoorPosted for loadGrayson County, Kentucky · .20 MI S of Rough Rvr Dam · Structure no. 043B00053N
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,801
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-79 over Rough River Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-79 over Rough River Lake in Grayson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,801 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,801 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-79 over Rough River Lake built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-79 over Rough River Lake 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does KY-79 over Rough River Lake carry?
About 1,801 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is KY-79 over Rough River Lake?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns KY-79 over Rough River Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.