US Bridges

KY-61 over South Fork-Nolin River

Good

Larue County, Kentucky · 2.4 Mi. SE JCT US 31E · Structure no. 062B00043N

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,819
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-61 over South Fork-Nolin River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-61 over South Fork-Nolin River in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,819 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,819 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesKY-61
CrossesSouth Fork-Nolin River
Location2.4 Mi. SE JCT US 31E
RouteState Highway 61
Coordinates37.50889, -85.70139
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,819 (2021)
Projected traffic3,819 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 South Fork-Nolin River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-61 over South 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 2023.

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

About 3,819 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 114 ft (34.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns KY-61 over South Fork-Nolin River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.