US Bridges

Rice Clark RD over North Rolling Fork

Poor

Boyle County, Kentucky · 0.1 Miles S KY-37 · Structure no. 011C00081N

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rice Clark RD over North Rolling Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rice Clark RD over North Rolling Fork in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRice Clark RD
CrossesNorth Rolling Fork
Location0.1 Miles S KY-37
RouteCounty Highway 1259
CountyBoyle County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55278, -84.89528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width11 ft (3.5 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rice Clark RD over North Rolling Fork built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rice Clark RD over North Rolling Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Rice Clark RD over North Rolling Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Rice Clark RD over North Rolling Fork?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.

Who owns Rice Clark RD over North Rolling Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.