US Bridges

KY-1884 over Rockcastle Creek

Good

Martin County, Kentucky · .05 MI NW - Ky 3 · Structure no. 080B00034N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
414
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1884 over Rockcastle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1884 over Rockcastle Creek in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 414 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesKY-1884
CrossesRockcastle Creek
Location.05 MI NW - Ky 3
RouteState Highway 1884
Coordinates37.91083, -82.54972
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic414 (2022)
Projected traffic414 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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-1884 over Rockcastle Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1884 over Rockcastle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does KY-1884 over Rockcastle Creek carry?

About 414 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is KY-1884 over Rockcastle Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1884 over Rockcastle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.