US Bridges

KY-1824 over Rockhouse Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Kentucky · .91 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 80 · Structure no. 079B00033N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,054
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1824 over Rockhouse Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1824 over Rockhouse Creek in Marshall County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,054 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,054 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1824
CrossesRockhouse Creek
Location.91 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 80
RouteState Highway 1824
CountyMarshall County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.755, -88.29778
Functional classRural Minor 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,054 (2022)
Projected traffic1,054 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1824 over Rockhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1824 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1824 over Rockhouse Creek carry?

About 1,054 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1824 over Rockhouse Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1824 over Rockhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.