US Bridges

Mt. Zion Church RD over South Fk Rockcastle Rvr

Good

Laurel County, Kentucky · 0.4 M N of JCT Money Road · Structure no. 063C00056N

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Zion Church RD over South Fk Rockcastle Rvr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mt. Zion Church RD over South Fk Rockcastle Rvr in Laurel County, Kentucky. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 367 vehicles a day, projected to reach 668 by 2044. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Zion Church RD
CrossesSouth Fk Rockcastle Rvr
Location0.4 M N of JCT Money Road
RouteCounty Highway 1414
CountyLaurel County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.29639, -84.09333
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2024)
Projected traffic668 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Mt. Zion Church RD over South Fk Rockcastle Rvr built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Zion Church RD over South Fk Rockcastle Rvr 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Mt. Zion Church RD over South Fk Rockcastle Rvr carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Mt. Zion Church RD over South Fk Rockcastle Rvr?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Zion Church RD over South Fk Rockcastle Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.