US Bridges

Robards-Rockhouse over E.Fk-Grane Creek

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · .3 MI W .Jct US 41 · Structure no. 051C00095N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
423
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Robards-Rockhouse over E.Fk-Grane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Robards-Rockhouse over E.Fk-Grane Creek in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 423 vehicles a day, projected to reach 423 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRobards-Rockhouse
CrossesE.Fk-Grane Creek
Location.3 MI W .Jct US 41
RouteCounty Highway 1140
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.67083, -87.53028
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2012)
Projected traffic423 by 2032
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 Robards-Rockhouse over E.Fk-Grane Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Robards-Rockhouse over E.Fk-Grane 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 Robards-Rockhouse over E.Fk-Grane Creek carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Robards-Rockhouse over E.Fk-Grane Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Robards-Rockhouse over E.Fk-Grane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.