US Bridges

Laurel Fork Lane over Rockhouse Creek

Good

Leslie County, Kentucky · 0.03 M E of JCT US-421 · Structure no. 066C00109N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laurel Fork Lane over Rockhouse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Laurel Fork Lane over Rockhouse Creek in Leslie County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLaurel Fork Lane
CrossesRockhouse Creek
Location0.03 M E of JCT US-421
RouteCounty Highway 1331
CountyLeslie County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.13444, -83.44167
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2021)
Projected traffic165 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 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 Fork Lane over Rockhouse Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laurel Fork Lane over Rockhouse 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Laurel Fork Lane over Rockhouse Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Laurel Fork Lane over Rockhouse Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Laurel Fork Lane over Rockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.