US Bridges

Big Rock RD over Cutshin Creek

FairPosted for load

Leslie County, Kentucky · 150 SW of Ky 699 · Structure no. 066C00018N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
355
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Rock RD over Cutshin Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Rock RD over Cutshin Creek in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 355 vehicles a day, projected to reach 355 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Rock RD
CrossesCutshin Creek
Location150 SW of Ky 699
RouteCounty Highway 1126
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.04833, -83.20333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2022)
Projected traffic355 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Big Rock RD over Cutshin Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Rock RD over Cutshin 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Big Rock RD over Cutshin Creek carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Big Rock RD over Cutshin Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Big Rock RD over Cutshin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.