US Bridges

Highview Pike over Rolling Fork River

Fair

Marion County, Kentucky · .4 Mi-Sw JCT Ky 84 · Structure no. 078C00115N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highview Pike over Rolling Fork River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highview Pike over Rolling Fork River in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2029. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHighview Pike
CrossesRolling Fork River
Location.4 Mi-Sw JCT Ky 84
RouteCounty Highway 1227
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.56306, -85.51139
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.8 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2009)
Projected traffic90 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Highview Pike over Rolling Fork River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highview Pike over Rolling Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Highview Pike over Rolling Fork River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Highview Pike over Rolling Fork River?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Highview Pike over Rolling Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.