US Bridges

Racetrack Hollow over Rockhouse Creek

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.15 NE of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 067C00086N

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
309
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Racetrack Hollow over Rockhouse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Racetrack Hollow over Rockhouse Creek in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 309 vehicles a day, projected to reach 309 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRacetrack Hollow
CrossesRockhouse Creek
Location0.15 NE of JCT Ky 7
RouteCounty Highway 1332
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.19722, -82.88556
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating101.7 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2019)
Projected traffic309 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 Racetrack Hollow over Rockhouse Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Racetrack Hollow 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Racetrack Hollow over Rockhouse Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Racetrack Hollow over Rockhouse Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Racetrack Hollow over Rockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.