Ky 61 over South Fork Branch
Larue County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky 61 over South Fork Branch in Larue County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,257 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 30 of the 54 inventoried bridges in Larue County rated good (55.6%); 3 (5.6%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated December 2023, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 20 ft |
| Location | 0.5 Mi N of Jct KY 1906 |
| NBI structure number | 062B00057N |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | December 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Larue County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ky-210 over North Fork Nolin River | 1926 | 7,532 | Poor |
| Ky-210 over North Fork Nolin River | 1983 | 7,532 | Good |
| Lincoln Parkway over North Fork Nolin River | 1985 | 5,903 | Fair |
| Ky-61 over North Fork Nolin River | 1985 | 5,903 | Good |
| Ky-61 over Middle Creek | 1984 | 5,903 | Fair |
| Ky-61 over Middle Creek | 1984 | 5,903 | Good |
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