US Bridges

Rockhouse Fork over Rockhouse Fork

Poor

Pike County, Kentucky · 1.6 MI SW of JCT Ky 468 · Structure no. 098C00003N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockhouse Fork over Rockhouse Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockhouse Fork over Rockhouse Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesRockhouse Fork
CrossesRockhouse Fork
Location1.6 MI SW of JCT Ky 468
RouteCounty Highway 1395
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65389, -82.38778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic100 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Rockhouse Fork over Rockhouse Fork built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockhouse Fork over Rockhouse Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Rockhouse Fork over Rockhouse Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rockhouse Fork over Rockhouse Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Rockhouse Fork over Rockhouse Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.