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KY-692 over Rocklick Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 2.9 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 192 · Structure no. 100B00049N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-692 over Rocklick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying KY-692 over Rocklick Creek in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.

It carries about 348 vehicles a day, projected to reach 348 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-692
CrossesRocklick Creek
Location2.9 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 192
RouteState Highway 692
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11778, -84.52667
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2021)
Projected traffic348 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-692 over Rocklick Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-692 over Rocklick 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-692 over Rocklick Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-692 over Rocklick Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-692 over Rocklick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.