US Bridges

Kings Mill RD over Rock Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · .1 MI W JCT CR 5340 · Structure no. 051C00091N

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kings Mill RD over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kings Mill RD over Rock Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2026. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKings Mill RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location.1 MI W JCT CR 5340
RouteCounty Highway 1240
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.75278, -87.74194
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2006)
Projected traffic119 by 2026
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

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 Kings Mill RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kings Mill RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Kings Mill RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Kings Mill RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Kings Mill RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.