US Bridges

KY-210 over North Fork Nolin River

PoorPosted for load

Larue County, Kentucky · .1 MI N of N-Jct US 31E · Structure no. 062B00034R

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
149 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,532
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-210 over North Fork Nolin River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-210 over North Fork Nolin River in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 99 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,532 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,532 by 2042. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKY-210
CrossesNorth Fork Nolin River
Location.1 MI N of N-Jct US 31E
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates37.57611, -85.74028
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,532 (2022)
Projected traffic7,532 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$782,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-210 over North Fork Nolin River built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is KY-210 over North Fork Nolin River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does KY-210 over North Fork Nolin River carry?

About 7,532 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is KY-210 over North Fork Nolin River?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns KY-210 over North Fork Nolin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.