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KY-1214 over Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Grayson County, Kentucky · 2.7 MI NW of JCT Ky 1356 · Structure no. 043B00064N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
596
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1214 over Rock Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1214 over Rock Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 596 vehicles a day, projected to reach 596 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1214
CrossesRock Creek
Location2.7 MI NW of JCT Ky 1356
RouteState Highway 1214
CountyGrayson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.42556, -86.17306
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic596 (2021)
Projected traffic596 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-1214 over Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-1214 over Rock 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1214 over Rock Creek carry?

About 596 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1214 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1214 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.