US Bridges

US-25 over Roundstone Creek

FairPosted for load

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · .8 MI N of JCT Ky 1617 · Structure no. 102B00003N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,962
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-25 over Roundstone Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US-25 over Roundstone Creek in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 2,962 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,962 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 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.8 MI N of JCT Ky 1617
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.44944, -84.325
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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,962 (2023)
Projected traffic2,962 by 2043
Trucks4%
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$397,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-25 over Roundstone Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 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 2024.

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

About 2,962 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US-25 over Roundstone Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US-25 over Roundstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.