US Bridges

KY-69 over Rough River

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 878 · Structure no. 092B00019N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,521
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-69 over Rough River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-69 over Rough River in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 1,521 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,521 by 2039. The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-69
CrossesRough River
Location1.5 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 878
RouteState Highway 69
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56278, -86.77111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length244 ft (74.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,521 (2019)
Projected traffic1,521 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-69 over Rough River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-69 over Rough River 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does KY-69 over Rough River carry?

About 1,521 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is KY-69 over Rough River?

The structure is 244 ft (74.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-69 over Rough River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.