US Bridges

KY-1004 over Roundstone Creek

Fair

Rockcastle County, Kentucky · .05 MI W of JCT Ky 1912 · Structure no. 102B00025N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,203
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1004 over Roundstone Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-1004 over Roundstone Creek in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,203 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,203 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1004
CrossesRoundstone Creek
Location.05 MI W of JCT Ky 1912
RouteState Highway 1004
CountyRockcastle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.37361, -84.2675
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
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,203 (2022)
Projected traffic1,203 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$890,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1004 over Roundstone Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1004 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 KY-1004 over Roundstone Creek carry?

About 1,203 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1004 over Roundstone Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1004 over Roundstone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.