US Bridges

KY-118 over Rockhouse Creek

Fair

Leslie County, Kentucky · .02 MI West of JCT US 421 · Structure no. 066B00054N

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,744
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-118 over Rockhouse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying KY-118 over Rockhouse Creek in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 3,744 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,744 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-118
CrossesRockhouse Creek
Location.02 MI West of JCT US 421
RouteState Highway 118
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.16, -83.38222
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,744 (2022)
Projected traffic3,744 by 2042
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-118 over Rockhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-118 over Rockhouse 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does KY-118 over Rockhouse Creek carry?

About 3,744 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is KY-118 over Rockhouse Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns KY-118 over Rockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.