US Bridges

Rocklick Branch over Rt Fk Beaver Creek

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · E @ JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 060C00086N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocklick Branch over Rt Fk Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rocklick Branch over Rt Fk Beaver Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2030. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRocklick Branch
CrossesRt Fk Beaver Creek
LocationE @ JCT Ky 7
RouteCounty Highway 1008
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.36778, -82.7875
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic43 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Rocklick Branch over Rt Fk Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocklick Branch over Rt Fk Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does Rocklick Branch over Rt Fk Beaver Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rocklick Branch over Rt Fk Beaver Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Rocklick Branch over Rt Fk Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.