US Bridges

KY-1189 over Rough Creek

Good

Laurel County, Kentucky · .1 Mi. W JCT Ky 830 · Structure no. 063B00108N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,098
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1189 over Rough Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-1189 over Rough Creek in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,098 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,098 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1189
CrossesRough Creek
Location.1 Mi. W JCT Ky 830
RouteState Highway 1189
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.06417, -84.00056
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,098 (2022)
Projected traffic1,098 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-1189 over Rough Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1189 over Rough 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 KY-1189 over Rough Creek carry?

About 1,098 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1189 over Rough Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1189 over Rough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.