US Bridges

KY-88 over Nolin River Lake

Fair

Hart County, Kentucky · On Grayson - Hart Cl · Structure no. 050B00007N

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
556 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,521
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-88 over Nolin River Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-88 over Nolin River Lake in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,521 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,521 by 2041. The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-88
CrossesNolin River Lake
LocationOn Grayson - Hart Cl
RouteState Highway 88
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.33861, -86.1275
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length556 ft (169.5 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,521 (2021)
Projected traffic1,521 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-88 over Nolin River Lake built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-88 over Nolin River Lake 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does KY-88 over Nolin River Lake carry?

About 1,521 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is KY-88 over Nolin River Lake?

The structure is 556 ft (169.5 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns KY-88 over Nolin River Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.