Ben House RD over S.Fork Rockcastle
FairPosted for loadLaurel County, Kentucky · .2 MI S Ky 472 · Structure no. 063C00039N
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ben House RD over S.Fork Rockcastle is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ben House RD over S.Fork Rockcastle in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ben House RD over S.Fork Rockcastle built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ben House RD over S.Fork Rockcastle 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ben House RD over S.Fork Rockcastle carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Ben House RD over S.Fork Rockcastle?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Ben House RD over S.Fork Rockcastle?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.