US Bridges

KY-84 over Nolin River

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Sou. of JCT US 62 · Structure no. 047B00044N

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
332 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,785
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-84 over Nolin River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-84 over Nolin River in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,785 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2041. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-84
CrossesNolin River
Location1.0 MI Sou. of JCT US 62
RouteState Highway 84
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56167, -86.03667
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,785 (2021)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-84 over Nolin River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-84 over Nolin River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-84 over Nolin River carry?

About 1,785 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-84 over Nolin River?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-84 over Nolin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.