US Bridges

KY-434 over Rolling Fork River

FairPosted for load

Hardin County, Kentucky · On Bullitt - Hardin Cl · Structure no. 047B00071N

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
592 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,367
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-434 over Rolling Fork River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-434 over Rolling Fork River in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 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 1,367 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,367 by 2043. The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-434
CrossesRolling Fork River
LocationOn Bullitt - Hardin Cl
RouteState Highway 434
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.82278, -85.74778
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length592 ft (180.4 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,367 (2023)
Projected traffic1,367 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-434 over Rolling Fork River built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-434 over Rolling Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-434 over Rolling Fork River carry?

About 1,367 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-434 over Rolling Fork River?

The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-434 over Rolling Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.