US Bridges

CR-1788 over Rockhouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Leslie County, Kentucky · 40 W of US 421 · Structure no. 066C00068N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR-1788 over Rockhouse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR-1788 over Rockhouse Creek in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR-1788
CrossesRockhouse Creek
Location40 W of US 421
RouteCounty Highway 1788
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14667, -83.41028
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2021)
Projected traffic88 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$66,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR-1788 over Rockhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR-1788 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR-1788 over Rockhouse Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CR-1788 over Rockhouse Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR-1788 over Rockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.