KY-208 over Rolling Fork of Salt Riv
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, Kentucky · .10 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 412 · Structure no. 078B00020N
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 318 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,926
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-208 over Rolling Fork of Salt Riv is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-208 over Rolling Fork of Salt Riv in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,926 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,926 by 2043. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-208 over Rolling Fork of Salt Riv built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-208 over Rolling Fork of Salt Riv in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does KY-208 over Rolling Fork of Salt Riv carry?
About 1,926 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is KY-208 over Rolling Fork of Salt Riv?
The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns KY-208 over Rolling Fork of Salt Riv?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.