US Bridges

KY-192 over Rockcastle River

Fair

Laurel County, Kentucky · On Pulaski - Laurel Cl · Structure no. 063B00067N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
458 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-192 over Rockcastle River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-192 over Rockcastle River in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2041. The structure is 458 ft (139.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-192
CrossesRockcastle River
LocationOn Pulaski - Laurel Cl
RouteState Highway 192
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.02778, -84.32889
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length458 ft (139.5 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2021)
Projected traffic390 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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-192 over Rockcastle River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-192 over Rockcastle River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-192 over Rockcastle River carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-192 over Rockcastle River?

The structure is 458 ft (139.5 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-192 over Rockcastle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.