US Bridges

KY-919 over Rough River

FairPosted for load

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.7 MI East of JCT Ky 878 · Structure no. 092B00111N

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-919 over Rough River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-919 over Rough River in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 167 by 2039. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-919
CrossesRough River
Location1.7 MI East of JCT Ky 878
RouteState Highway 919
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.54722, -86.72139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.9 US tons
Inventory rating19.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2019)
Projected traffic167 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-919 over Rough River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-919 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-919 over Rough River carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is KY-919 over Rough River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-919 over Rough River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.