US Bridges

Kg Estates RD over Rockcastle Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Kentucky · .034 MI W JCT KY-3 · Structure no. 064C00087N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kg Estates RD over Rockcastle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kg Estates RD over Rockcastle Creek in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2036. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesKg Estates RD
CrossesRockcastle Creek
Location.034 MI W JCT KY-3
RouteCounty Highway 1162
CountyLawrence County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.96194, -82.52833
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic61 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Kg Estates RD over Rockcastle Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kg Estates RD over Rockcastle Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Kg Estates RD over Rockcastle Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Kg Estates RD over Rockcastle Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Kg Estates RD over Rockcastle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.