KY-1224 over Rockhouse Fork
PoorMartin County, Kentucky · @ JCT of Ky 40 @ Tomahawk · Structure no. 080B00006N
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 676
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-1224 over Rockhouse Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-1224 over Rockhouse Fork in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 676 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-1224 over Rockhouse Fork built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-1224 over Rockhouse Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does KY-1224 over Rockhouse Fork carry?
About 676 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is KY-1224 over Rockhouse Fork?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns KY-1224 over Rockhouse Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.