US Bridges

Combs Bridge RD over Rough River

Fair

Ohio County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI W JCT Ky 69 · Structure no. 092C00130N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
172 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Combs Bridge RD over Rough River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Combs Bridge RD over Rough River in Ohio County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 109 by 2026. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCombs Bridge RD
CrossesRough River
Location1.6 MI W JCT Ky 69
RouteCounty Highway 1449
CountyOhio County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.51472, -86.86833
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2006)
Projected traffic109 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Combs Bridge RD over Rough River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Combs Bridge RD 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Combs Bridge RD over Rough River carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Combs Bridge RD over Rough River?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Combs Bridge RD over Rough River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.