US Bridges

River RD over North Rolling Fork

Fair

Marion County, Kentucky · .9 Mi-Ne JCT Ky 337 · Structure no. 078C00122N

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over North Rolling Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River RD over North Rolling Fork in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesNorth Rolling Fork
Location.9 Mi-Ne JCT Ky 337
RouteCounty Highway 1114
Coordinates37.50611, -85.14306
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2010)
Projected traffic80 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 River RD over North Rolling Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over North Rolling Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does River RD over North Rolling Fork carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is River RD over North Rolling Fork?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over North Rolling Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.