Ky-52 over Rolling Fork River
Nelson County, Kentucky · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ky-52 over Rolling Fork River in Nelson County, Kentucky, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 940 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 57 of the 151 inventoried bridges in Nelson County rated good (37.7%); 14 (9.3%) are rated poor.
- 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 (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 324 ft |
| Location | @larue Cl 2.7MI S |
| NBI structure number | 090B00102N |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Kentucky department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Nelson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US-150 over Mill Creek | 1950 | 12,583 | Fair |
| US 150 over Bluegrass Parkway | 2018 | 12,583 | Good |
| US-150 over Rowan Creek | 1950 | 10,961 | Fair |
| US-31E over Bluegrass Parkway | 1964 | 10,321 | Fair |
| US-31E over Beech Fork River | 2000 | 10,321 | Fair |
| US-150 over Slough Beech Fork | 1957 | 9,268 | Good |
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