US Bridges

Coolie Baker RD over Rockhouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Letcher County, Kentucky · S @jct of Ky 7 · Structure no. 067C00033N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coolie Baker RD over Rockhouse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coolie Baker RD over Rockhouse Creek in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCoolie Baker RD
CrossesRockhouse Creek
LocationS @jct of Ky 7
RouteCounty Highway 1324
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.22472, -82.84361
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2019)
Projected traffic39 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coolie Baker RD over Rockhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coolie Baker RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Coolie Baker RD over Rockhouse Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Coolie Baker RD over Rockhouse Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Coolie Baker RD over Rockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.