US Bridges

Rockhouse School R over Cherokee Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 100 W of JCT Ky 201 · Structure no. 064C00043N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockhouse School R over Cherokee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rockhouse School R over Cherokee Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRockhouse School R
CrossesCherokee Creek
Location100 W of JCT Ky 201
RouteCounty Highway 1246
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.07444, -82.83722
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Rockhouse School R over Cherokee Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockhouse School R over Cherokee Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rockhouse School R over Cherokee Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Rockhouse School R over Cherokee Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Rockhouse School R over Cherokee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.