US Bridges

Siloam RD over North Rolling Fork

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI N of JCT 357 · Structure no. 078C00154N

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Siloam RD over North Rolling Fork is a concrete slab carrying Siloam RD over North Rolling Fork in Marion County, Kentucky. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSiloam RD
CrossesNorth Rolling Fork
Location0.1 MI N of JCT 357
RouteCounty Highway 1119
Coordinates37.52167, -85.10556
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Siloam RD over North Rolling Fork built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Siloam 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 Siloam RD over North Rolling Fork carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Siloam RD over North Rolling Fork?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Siloam RD over North Rolling Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.