US Bridges

KY-2002 over Mid.Fk.Rockcastle Rvr

Fair

Jackson County, Kentucky · .05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 89 · Structure no. 055B00031N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2002 over Mid.Fk.Rockcastle Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-2002 over Mid.Fk.Rockcastle Rvr in Jackson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 5 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-2002
CrossesMid.Fk.Rockcastle Rvr
Location.05 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 89
RouteState Highway 2002
CountyJackson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34389, -84.08083
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2021)
Projected traffic88 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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-2002 over Mid.Fk.Rockcastle Rvr built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2002 over Mid.Fk.Rockcastle Rvr 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-2002 over Mid.Fk.Rockcastle Rvr carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2002 over Mid.Fk.Rockcastle Rvr?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2002 over Mid.Fk.Rockcastle Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.