US Bridges

BG-9002 over Rolling Fork River

Fair

Nelson County, Kentucky · Ebl on Hardin - Nelson Cl · Structure no. 090B00011R

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,494
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BG-9002 over Rolling Fork River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying BG-9002 over Rolling Fork River in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 8,494 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,494 by 2043. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBG-9002
CrossesRolling Fork River
LocationEbl on Hardin - Nelson Cl
RouteState Highway 9002
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.74667, -85.68333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,494 (2023)
Projected traffic8,494 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BG-9002 over Rolling Fork River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is BG-9002 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does BG-9002 over Rolling Fork River carry?

About 8,494 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is BG-9002 over Rolling Fork River?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns BG-9002 over Rolling Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.