US Bridges

KY-692 over Rock Lick Creek

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 192 · Structure no. 100B00051N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,417
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-692 over Rock Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying KY-692 over Rock Lick 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 1,417 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,417 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-692
CrossesRock Lick Creek
Location2.5 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 192
RouteState Highway 692
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.11361, -84.53111
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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,417 (2023)
Projected traffic1,417 by 2043
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 Rock Lick Creek built?

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

What condition is KY-692 over Rock Lick 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does KY-692 over Rock Lick Creek carry?

About 1,417 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-692 over Rock Lick Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns KY-692 over Rock Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.