US Bridges

Laurel Creek RD over Rockcastle Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W of JCT Ky 3 · Structure no. 064C00081N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Creek RD over Rockcastle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laurel Creek RD over Rockcastle Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

It carries about 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2031. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Creek RD
CrossesRockcastle Creek
Location0.1 MI W of JCT Ky 3
RouteCounty Highway 1124
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.98611, -82.54528
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating68.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2011)
Projected traffic119 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Laurel Creek RD over Rockcastle Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Creek RD over Rockcastle 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 2022.

How much traffic does Laurel Creek RD over Rockcastle Creek carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Laurel Creek RD over Rockcastle Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Creek RD over Rockcastle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.