KY-49 over Rolling Fork River
GoodMarion County, Kentucky · .5 MI NW of JCT Ky 1157 · Structure no. 078B00076N
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 299 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,588
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-49 over Rolling Fork River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-49 over Rolling Fork River in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,588 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,588 by 2043. The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-49 over Rolling Fork River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-49 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does KY-49 over Rolling Fork River carry?
About 1,588 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is KY-49 over Rolling Fork River?
The structure is 299 ft (91 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns KY-49 over Rolling Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.