US Bridges

KY-84 over South Fork of Nolin Rive

Fair

Larue County, Kentucky · .05 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 357 · Structure no. 062B00035N

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,551
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-84 over South Fork of Nolin Rive is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-84 over South Fork of Nolin Rive in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2,551 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,551 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesKY-84
CrossesSouth Fork of Nolin Rive
Location.05 MI N.E. of JCT Ky 357
RouteState Highway 84
Coordinates37.54306, -85.76861
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,551 (2021)
Projected traffic2,551 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-84 over South Fork of Nolin Rive built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-84 over South Fork of Nolin Rive 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-84 over South Fork of Nolin Rive carry?

About 2,551 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-84 over South Fork of Nolin Rive?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns KY-84 over South Fork of Nolin Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.