US Bridges

Blanton Ford RD over Rolling Fork River

Good

Nelson County, Kentucky · 1.1 MI No of JCT Ky 247 · Structure no. 090C00064N

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blanton Ford RD over Rolling Fork River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blanton Ford RD over Rolling Fork River in Nelson County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2030. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesBlanton Ford RD
CrossesRolling Fork River
Location1.1 MI No of JCT Ky 247
RouteCounty Highway 1229
Coordinates37.62639, -85.57944
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length196 ft (59.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2010)
Projected traffic92 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 Blanton Ford RD over Rolling Fork River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blanton Ford RD 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Blanton Ford RD over Rolling Fork River carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Blanton Ford RD over Rolling Fork River?

The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Blanton Ford RD over Rolling Fork River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.