US Bridges

Rockbridge RD over Jeptha Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Kentucky · 2.9 MI S of Ky 53 · Structure no. 106C00081N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
121
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockbridge RD over Jeptha Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rockbridge RD over Jeptha Creek in Shelby County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 2030. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRockbridge RD
CrossesJeptha Creek
Location2.9 MI S of Ky 53
RouteCounty Highway 1116
CountyShelby County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.14944, -85.17667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2010)
Projected traffic121 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockbridge RD over Jeptha Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockbridge RD over Jeptha 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rockbridge RD over Jeptha Creek carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Rockbridge RD over Jeptha Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rockbridge RD over Jeptha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.