US Bridges

KY-54 over Rocky Fork

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI West of JCT Ky 110 · Structure no. 092B00029N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
762
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-54 over Rocky Fork is a concrete culvert carrying KY-54 over Rocky Fork in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 762 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 762 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-54
CrossesRocky Fork
Location1.0 MI West of JCT Ky 110
RouteState Highway 54
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.58194, -86.64556
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic762 (2021)
Projected traffic762 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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-54 over Rocky Fork built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-54 over Rocky Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-54 over Rocky Fork carry?

About 762 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-54 over Rocky Fork?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns KY-54 over Rocky Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.