US Bridges

Watkins Sebree Roa over Mock Roy Creek

FairPosted for load

Webster County, Kentucky · At N.C.L. of Sebree · Structure no. 117C00028N

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
856
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watkins Sebree Roa over Mock Roy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Watkins Sebree Roa over Mock Roy Creek in Webster 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 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 856 vehicles a day, projected to reach 856 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWatkins Sebree Roa
CrossesMock Roy Creek
LocationAt N.C.L. of Sebree
RouteCounty Highway 1040
CountyWebster County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.61167, -87.53194
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic856 (2011)
Projected traffic856 by 2031
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 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 Watkins Sebree Roa over Mock Roy Creek built?

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

What condition is Watkins Sebree Roa over Mock Roy 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 2023.

How much traffic does Watkins Sebree Roa over Mock Roy Creek carry?

About 856 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Watkins Sebree Roa over Mock Roy Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Watkins Sebree Roa over Mock Roy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.