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KY-1214 over Nolin River

FairPosted for load

Hart County, Kentucky · On Grayson - Hart Cl · Structure no. 050B00022N

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
354
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1214 over Nolin River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-1214 over Nolin River in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 354 vehicles a day, projected to reach 354 by 2041. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1214
CrossesNolin River
LocationOn Grayson - Hart Cl
RouteState Highway 1214
CountyHart County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.38111, -86.07222
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2021)
Projected traffic354 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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-1214 over Nolin River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is KY-1214 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1214 over Nolin River carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-1214 over Nolin River?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1214 over Nolin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.