Marcumtown RD over Rockcastle Creek
PoorPosted for loadMartin County, Kentucky · At JCT of Ky 3 & Ky 292 · Structure no. 080C00039N
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marcumtown RD over Rockcastle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marcumtown RD over Rockcastle Creek in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 164 by 2031. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marcumtown RD over Rockcastle Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marcumtown RD over Rockcastle Creek 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 Marcumtown RD over Rockcastle Creek carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Marcumtown RD over Rockcastle Creek?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Marcumtown RD over Rockcastle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.