US Bridges

KY-54 over Rough River

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · On Grayson - Ohio Cl · Structure no. 092B00031N

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
346 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
583
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-54 over Rough River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-54 over Rough River in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 583 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2043. The structure is 346 ft (105.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-54
CrossesRough River
LocationOn Grayson - Ohio Cl
RouteState Highway 54
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.54194, -86.59722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length346 ft (105.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic583 (2023)
Projected traffic583 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Rough River built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is KY-54 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 2024.

How much traffic does KY-54 over Rough River carry?

About 583 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-54 over Rough River?

The structure is 346 ft (105.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-54 over Rough River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.