US Bridges

KY-1888 over Rockhouse Fork

Fair

Magoffin County, Kentucky · 0.1 Mi. S. US 460 Jct. · Structure no. 077B00080N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,174
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1888 over Rockhouse Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1888 over Rockhouse Fork in Magoffin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 2,174 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,174 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-1888
CrossesRockhouse Fork
Location0.1 Mi. S. US 460 Jct.
RouteState Highway 1888
CountyMagoffin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.73111, -83.0225
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.5 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,174 (2018)
Projected traffic2,174 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-1888 over Rockhouse Fork built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1888 over Rockhouse Fork 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does KY-1888 over Rockhouse Fork carry?

About 2,174 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is KY-1888 over Rockhouse Fork?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1888 over Rockhouse Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.