US Bridges

Davella RD over Middle Frk Rockcastle CR

Good

Martin County, Kentucky · 0.07 MI N of JCT Ky 3 · Structure no. 080C00042N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
107
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davella RD over Middle Frk Rockcastle CR is a concrete culvert carrying Davella RD over Middle Frk Rockcastle CR in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 107 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDavella RD
CrossesMiddle Frk Rockcastle CR
Location0.07 MI N of JCT Ky 3
RouteCounty Highway 1230
CountyMartin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77667, -82.61222
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic107 (2011)
Projected traffic107 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Davella RD over Middle Frk Rockcastle CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davella RD over Middle Frk Rockcastle CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Davella RD over Middle Frk Rockcastle CR carry?

About 107 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Davella RD over Middle Frk Rockcastle CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Davella RD over Middle Frk Rockcastle CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.