KY-289 over Rolling Fork
PoorClosed to trafficMarion County, Kentucky · 1 MI N of JCT Ky 412 · Structure no. 078B00023N
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 153 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,105
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-289 over Rolling Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying KY-289 over Rolling Fork in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 102 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,105 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-289 over Rolling Fork built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is KY-289 over Rolling Fork 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-289 over Rolling Fork carry?
About 1,105 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is KY-289 over Rolling Fork?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns KY-289 over Rolling Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.