US Bridges

KY-1140 over Roundstone Creek

Fair

Hart County, Kentucky · 2.6 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 728 · Structure no. 050B00026N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
464
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1140 over Roundstone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1140 over Roundstone Creek in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 464 vehicles a day, projected to reach 464 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesKY-1140
CrossesRoundstone Creek
Location2.6 MI N.W. of JCT Ky 728
RouteState Highway 1140
Coordinates37.41, -86.00222
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating102.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2021)
Projected traffic464 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-1140 over Roundstone Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1140 over Roundstone 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1140 over Roundstone Creek carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1140 over Roundstone Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1140 over Roundstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.