US Bridges

Rocky Spring RD over Twin Creek

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Harrison County, Kentucky · .4 MI SE of JCT KY-1842 · Structure no. 049C00162N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Spring RD over Twin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rocky Spring RD over Twin Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2041. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Spring RD
CrossesTwin Creek
Location.4 MI SE of JCT KY-1842
RouteCounty Highway 1213
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.42806, -84.37583
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2021)
Projected traffic42 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Spring RD over Twin Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Spring RD over Twin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Spring RD over Twin Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Rocky Spring RD over Twin Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Spring RD over Twin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.