US Bridges

Ky 163 over Rockbridge Creek

Fair

Monroe County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI S of Rockbridge RD · Structure no. 086B00057N

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,478
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 163 over Rockbridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ky 163 over Rockbridge Creek in Monroe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,478 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,478 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 163
CrossesRockbridge Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Rockbridge RD
RouteState Highway 163
CountyMonroe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.78167, -85.68528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,478 (2023)
Projected traffic4,478 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 163 over Rockbridge Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 163 over Rockbridge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2022.

How much traffic does Ky 163 over Rockbridge Creek carry?

About 4,478 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ky 163 over Rockbridge Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ky 163 over Rockbridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.