US Bridges

Belt Line Road over Polly Hollow Branch

FairPosted for load

Bell County, Kentucky · .05 MI E of JCT Ky 2396 · Structure no. 007B00088N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,549
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belt Line Road over Polly Hollow Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belt Line Road over Polly Hollow Branch in Bell 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,549 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,549 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBelt Line Road
CrossesPolly Hollow Branch
Location.05 MI E of JCT Ky 2396
RouteState Highway 441
CountyBell County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.61778, -83.75139
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,549 (2022)
Projected traffic1,549 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$104,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belt Line Road over Polly Hollow Branch built?

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

What condition is Belt Line Road over Polly Hollow Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Belt Line Road over Polly Hollow Branch carry?

About 1,549 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Belt Line Road over Polly Hollow Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Belt Line Road over Polly Hollow Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.