US Bridges

KY-61 over North Fork Nolin River

Good

Larue County, Kentucky · .24 Mi. JCT Ky 3204 · Structure no. 062B00039R

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,903
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-61 over North Fork Nolin River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-61 over North Fork Nolin River in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,903 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,903 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKY-61
CrossesNorth Fork Nolin River
Location.24 Mi. JCT Ky 3204
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates37.57833, -85.75333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,903 (2021)
Projected traffic5,903 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-61 over North Fork Nolin River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-61 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-61 over North Fork Nolin River carry?

About 5,903 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is KY-61 over North Fork Nolin River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns KY-61 over North Fork Nolin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.