US Bridges

Medlock Road over No. Rolling Fork

FairPosted for load

Boyle County, Kentucky · 50 S of JCT Ky 37 · Structure no. 011C00041N

Built
1988
37 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Medlock Road over No. Rolling Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Medlock Road over No. Rolling Fork in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 37 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 6 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesMedlock Road
CrossesNo. Rolling Fork
Location50 S of JCT Ky 37
RouteCounty Highway 1225
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.54889, -84.99472
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2019)
Projected traffic27 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Medlock Road over No. Rolling Fork built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Medlock Road over No. Rolling Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Medlock Road over No. Rolling Fork carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Medlock Road over No. Rolling Fork?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Medlock Road over No. Rolling Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.