US Bridges

KY-527 over Rolling Fork River

PoorPosted for load

Marion County, Kentucky · .25 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 84- · Structure no. 078B00056N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
265 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
623
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-527 over Rolling Fork River is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-527 over Rolling Fork River in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 623 vehicles a day, projected to reach 623 by 2043. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-527
CrossesRolling Fork River
Location.25 MI Sou. of JCT Ky 84-
RouteState Highway 527
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55528, -85.43111
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic623 (2023)
Projected traffic623 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-527 over Rolling Fork River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-527 over Rolling Fork River 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-527 over Rolling Fork River carry?

About 623 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-527 over Rolling Fork River?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-527 over Rolling Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.