US Bridges

KY-222 over North Fork Nolin River

Fair

Larue County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI West of JCT Ky 84 · Structure no. 062B00018N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
76
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-222 over North Fork Nolin River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-222 over North Fork Nolin River in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 76 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2041. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-222
CrossesNorth Fork Nolin River
Location1.8 MI West of JCT Ky 84
RouteState Highway 222
CountyLarue County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55889, -85.78806
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.4 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic76 (2021)
Projected traffic76 by 2041
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 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-222 over North Fork Nolin River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-222 over North Fork 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 2022.

How much traffic does KY-222 over North Fork Nolin River carry?

About 76 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-222 over North Fork Nolin River?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-222 over North Fork Nolin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.