US Bridges

KY-462 over Rolling Fork River

Good

Larue County, Kentucky · .2 MI SE Ky 84 · Structure no. 062B00047N

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
362 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-462 over Rolling Fork River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-462 over Rolling Fork River in Larue County, Kentucky. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 173 vehicles a day, projected to reach 173 by 2041. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesKY-462
CrossesRolling Fork River
Location.2 MI SE Ky 84
RouteState Highway 462
Coordinates37.5625, -85.52667
Functional classRural Local

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 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2021)
Projected traffic173 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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-462 over Rolling Fork River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-462 over Rolling Fork 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-462 over Rolling Fork River carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-462 over Rolling Fork River?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-462 over Rolling Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.