US Bridges

Perkins Branch over Rockhouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Letcher County, Kentucky · .1 MI SE of JCT Ky 7 · Structure no. 067C00090N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perkins Branch over Rockhouse Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Perkins Branch over Rockhouse Creek in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 6 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPerkins Branch
CrossesRockhouse Creek
Location.1 MI SE of JCT Ky 7
RouteCounty Highway 1349
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.15361, -82.93528
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2019)
Projected traffic64 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perkins Branch over Rockhouse Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perkins Branch 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 Perkins Branch over Rockhouse Creek carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Perkins Branch over Rockhouse Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Perkins Branch over Rockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.