Ky-79 over Rough River Lake

Poor Condition66 years old1,801 vehicles/day

Location

StateKentucky
CountyGrayson
Location.20 Mi S Of Rough Rvr Dam
CarriesKy-79
CrossesRough River Lake
Coordinates37.61694, -86.50389

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length95.1 ft (29 m)
Max Span88.9 ft (27.1 m)
Deck Width27.9 ft (8.5 m)
Deck Area246.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1960

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,801 (2021)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number043B00053N

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