US Bridges

KY-210 over North Fork Nolin River

Good

Larue County, Kentucky · .1 MI N of N-Jct US 31E · Structure no. 062B00038L

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed 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 prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-210 over North Fork Nolin River in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

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 31 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

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 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-210 over North Fork Nolin River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-210 over North Fork Nolin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.