US Bridges

Walters Br over Rockhouse Creek

Fair

Letcher County, Kentucky · 50 Ft S of JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 067C00075N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walters Br over Rockhouse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walters Br over Rockhouse Creek in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, projected to reach 324 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWalters Br
CrossesRockhouse Creek
Location50 Ft S of JCT Ky 15
RouteCounty Highway 1336
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.18694, -82.9025
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2019)
Projected traffic324 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Walters Br over Rockhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walters Br 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 Walters Br over Rockhouse Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Walters Br over Rockhouse Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Walters Br over Rockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.