US Bridges

Rock Crk RD over Rock Creek

Fair

McCreary County, Kentucky · 0.15 MI East of JCT 1363 · Structure no. 074C00024N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Crk RD over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rock Crk RD over Rock Creek in McCreary County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRock Crk RD
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.15 MI East of JCT 1363
RouteCounty Highway 1236
CountyMcCreary County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67028, -84.66944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2009)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Rock Crk RD over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Crk RD over Rock 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 Rock Crk RD over Rock Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Rock Crk RD over Rock Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Crk RD over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.