US Bridges

Roaring Fork RD over Stinking Creek

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 718 · Structure no. 061C00027N

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
318
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Roaring Fork RD over Stinking Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Roaring Fork RD over Stinking Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 318 vehicles a day, projected to reach 442 by 2026. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRoaring Fork RD
CrossesStinking Creek
Location.1 MI S of JCT Ky 718
RouteCounty Highway 1124
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.88139, -83.69667
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating33.3 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2006)
Projected traffic442 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$114,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Roaring Fork RD over Stinking Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Roaring Fork RD over Stinking 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Roaring Fork RD over Stinking Creek carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Roaring Fork RD over Stinking Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Roaring Fork RD over Stinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.