US Bridges

Elkins Fork over Rockhouse Fork

Fair

Pike County, Kentucky · @jct Rockhouse/Elkins Frk · Structure no. 098C00159N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkins Fork over Rockhouse Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elkins Fork over Rockhouse Fork in Pike 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 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesElkins Fork
CrossesRockhouse Fork
Location@jct Rockhouse/Elkins Frk
RouteCounty Highway 1419
CountyPike County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.6575, -82.39111
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2012)
Projected traffic126 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$155,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elkins Fork over Rockhouse Fork built?

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

What condition is Elkins Fork over Rockhouse 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Elkins Fork over Rockhouse Fork carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Elkins Fork over Rockhouse Fork?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Elkins Fork over Rockhouse Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.