US Bridges

KY-1956 over Rockcastle River

Good

Laurel County, Kentucky · @ Rockcastle CO Line · Structure no. 063B00109N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
362 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
238
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1956 over Rockcastle River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1956 over Rockcastle River 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 238 vehicles a day, projected to reach 238 by 2042. The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesKY-1956
CrossesRockcastle River
Location@ Rockcastle CO Line
RouteState Highway 1956
Coordinates37.17139, -84.29667
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length362 ft (110.2 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2022)
Projected traffic238 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1956 over Rockcastle River built?

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

What condition is KY-1956 over Rockcastle River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1956 over Rockcastle River carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1956 over Rockcastle River?

The structure is 362 ft (110.2 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1956 over Rockcastle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.