US Bridges

Ratliff Town RD over Rockcastle Creek

Good

Martin County, Kentucky · At JCT Ky 3 at MP 19.15 · Structure no. 080C00050N

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ratliff Town RD over Rockcastle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Ratliff Town RD over Rockcastle Creek in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 315 vehicles a day, projected to reach 315 by 2031. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRatliff Town RD
CrossesRockcastle Creek
LocationAt JCT Ky 3 at MP 19.15
RouteCounty Highway 1328
CountyMartin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.94361, -82.53944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2011)
Projected traffic315 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Ratliff Town RD over Rockcastle Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ratliff Town RD 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 Ratliff Town RD over Rockcastle Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Ratliff Town RD over Rockcastle Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ratliff Town RD over Rockcastle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.