US Bridges

Rocks RD over Canoe Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, Kentucky · .1 MI S. JCT US 60 · Structure no. 051C00090N

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocks RD over Canoe Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Rocks RD over Canoe Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRocks RD
CrossesCanoe Creek
Location.1 MI S. JCT US 60
RouteCity Street 1230
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81722, -87.61139
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Rocks RD over Canoe Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocks RD over Canoe 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rocks RD over Canoe Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Rocks RD over Canoe Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rocks RD over Canoe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.