US Bridges

KY-52 over Rolling Fork River

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · @larue Cl 2.7MI S · Structure no. 090B00102N

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-52 over Rolling Fork River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-52 over Rolling Fork River in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 940 vehicles a day, projected to reach 940 by 2042. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesKY-52
CrossesRolling Fork River
Location@larue Cl 2.7MI S
RouteState Highway 52
Coordinates37.6975, -85.61639
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2022)
Projected traffic940 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-52 over Rolling Fork River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-52 over Rolling Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-52 over Rolling Fork River carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is KY-52 over Rolling Fork River?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns KY-52 over Rolling Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.