US Bridges

KY-1868 over Nolin River

Fair

Hardin County, Kentucky · .5 MI S of JCT Ky 1136 · Structure no. 047B00116N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
427
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1868 over Nolin River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1868 over Nolin River in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 427 vehicles a day, projected to reach 427 by 2042. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1868
CrossesNolin River
Location.5 MI S of JCT Ky 1136
RouteState Highway 1868
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.58278, -85.92056
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic427 (2022)
Projected traffic427 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-1868 over Nolin River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1868 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-1868 over Nolin River carry?

About 427 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-1868 over Nolin River?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1868 over Nolin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.