US Bridges

Rockhouse Crk over Marrowbone Creek

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Kentucky · 250 N of JCT Ky 195 · Structure no. 098C00090N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
923
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockhouse Crk over Marrowbone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rockhouse Crk over Marrowbone Creek in Pike County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 923 vehicles a day, projected to reach 923 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRockhouse Crk
CrossesMarrowbone Creek
Location250 N of JCT Ky 195
RouteCounty Highway 1243
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.32889, -82.45333
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic923 (2012)
Projected traffic923 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$149,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockhouse Crk over Marrowbone Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockhouse Crk over Marrowbone Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rockhouse Crk over Marrowbone Creek carry?

About 923 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Rockhouse Crk over Marrowbone Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rockhouse Crk over Marrowbone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.