KY-2036 over Rockhouse Creek
PoorPosted for loadLetcher County, Kentucky · 50 S of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 067B00094N
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 266
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-2036 over Rockhouse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-2036 over Rockhouse Creek in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 266 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-2036 over Rockhouse Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-2036 over Rockhouse Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does KY-2036 over Rockhouse Creek carry?
About 266 vehicles per day (2023 count).
How long is KY-2036 over Rockhouse Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns KY-2036 over Rockhouse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.