KY-224 over Nolin River
FairHart County, Kentucky · At Grayson - Hart Cl · Structure no. 050B00038N
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 294 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,392
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-224 over Nolin River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-224 over Nolin River in Hart County, Kentucky. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,392 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2042. The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-224 over Nolin River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-224 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-224 over Nolin River carry?
About 1,392 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is KY-224 over Nolin River?
The structure is 294 ft (89.5 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns KY-224 over Nolin River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.