US Bridges

Wilderness LN over Rockcastle Creek

GoodPosted for load

Martin County, Kentucky · 0.02 MI S of JCT KY-3 · Structure no. 080C00055N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilderness LN over Rockcastle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wilderness LN over Rockcastle Creek in Martin County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2031. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWilderness LN
CrossesRockcastle Creek
Location0.02 MI S of JCT KY-3
RouteCounty Highway 1351
Coordinates37.89611, -82.55444
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2011)
Projected traffic20 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Wilderness LN over Rockcastle Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilderness LN 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 2024.

How much traffic does Wilderness LN over Rockcastle Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Wilderness LN over Rockcastle Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Wilderness LN over Rockcastle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.