US Bridges

Rockhouse Frk over Rt Fork of Long Fork

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · NW @jct Ky 1469 · Structure no. 098C00073N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockhouse Frk over Rt Fork of Long Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rockhouse Frk over Rt Fork of Long Fork in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 222 vehicles a day, projected to reach 222 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesRockhouse Frk
CrossesRt Fork of Long Fork
LocationNW @jct Ky 1469
RouteCounty Highway 1762
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.275, -82.68694
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2011)
Projected traffic222 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockhouse Frk over Rt Fork of Long Fork built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockhouse Frk over Rt Fork of Long 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rockhouse Frk over Rt Fork of Long Fork carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Rockhouse Frk over Rt Fork of Long Fork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rockhouse Frk over Rt Fork of Long Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.