US Bridges

US-25 over Roundstone Creek

Fair

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · .05 MI SW of JCT Ky 1617 · Structure no. 102B00002N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,512
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25 over Roundstone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US-25 over Roundstone Creek in Rockcastle 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 3,512 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,512 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-25
CrossesRoundstone Creek
Location.05 MI SW of JCT Ky 1617
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.43778, -84.3175
Functional classRural Major 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
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,512 (2022)
Projected traffic3,512 by 2042
Trucks12%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$504,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-25 over Roundstone Creek built?

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

What condition is US-25 over Roundstone 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does US-25 over Roundstone Creek carry?

About 3,512 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US-25 over Roundstone Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US-25 over Roundstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.