US Bridges

KY-52 over Rolling Fork @new Haven

Fair

Nelson County, Kentucky · .3MI W-US31E @larue Cl · Structure no. 090B00077N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,176
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-52 over Rolling Fork @new Haven is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying KY-52 over Rolling Fork @new Haven in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 2,176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,176 by 2042. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-52
CrossesRolling Fork @new Haven
Location.3MI W-US31E @larue Cl
RouteState Highway 52
CountyNelson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.66306, -85.5975
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,176 (2022)
Projected traffic2,176 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 KY-52 over Rolling Fork @new Haven built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-52 over Rolling Fork @new Haven 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 KY-52 over Rolling Fork @new Haven carry?

About 2,176 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-52 over Rolling Fork @new Haven?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns KY-52 over Rolling Fork @new Haven?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.