US Bridges

KY-243 over North Rolling Fork

FairPosted for load

Casey County, Kentucky · @ Boyle Co. Ln. · Structure no. 023B00070N

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-243 over North Rolling Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-243 over North Rolling Fork in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 186 vehicles a day, projected to reach 186 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesKY-243
CrossesNorth Rolling Fork
Location@ Boyle Co. Ln.
RouteState Highway 243
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2021)
Projected traffic186 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-243 over North Rolling Fork built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-243 over North 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does KY-243 over North Rolling Fork carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-243 over North Rolling Fork?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-243 over North Rolling Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.