US Bridges

Old Kentucky 84 RD over Nolin River

FairPosted for load

Hardin County, Kentucky · 0.2 MI E of JCT Ky 84 · Structure no. 047C00030N

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
198 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
229
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Kentucky 84 RD over Nolin River is a steel truss - thru carrying Old Kentucky 84 RD over Nolin River in Hardin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 107 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 229 vehicles a day, projected to reach 229 by 2029. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Kentucky 84 RD
CrossesNolin River
Location0.2 MI E of JCT Ky 84
RouteCounty Highway 1288
CountyHardin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55528, -86.03167
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating11.8 US tons
Inventory rating7.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2009)
Projected traffic229 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$445,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Kentucky 84 RD over Nolin River built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Old Kentucky 84 RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Kentucky 84 RD over Nolin River carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Old Kentucky 84 RD over Nolin River?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Old Kentucky 84 RD over Nolin River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.