US Bridges

Highview Pike over Rolling Fork River

Fair

Marion County, Kentucky · 0.2 Mi. SW of Jct. Ky 84 · Structure no. 078C00130N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highview Pike over Rolling Fork River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Highview Pike over Rolling Fork River in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2029. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHighview Pike
CrossesRolling Fork River
Location0.2 Mi. SW of Jct. Ky 84
RouteCounty Highway 1227
CountyMarion County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.55556, -85.47389
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating81.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2009)
Projected traffic81 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2003, making it 22 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 2024.

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

About 81 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Highview Pike over Rolling Fork River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Highview Pike over Rolling Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.