US Bridges

Shady Hollow LN over Trib to Allen Creek

Fair

Boone County, Kentucky · 50 Foot W 0F Ky 18 · Structure no. 008C00068N

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shady Hollow LN over Trib to Allen Creek is a steel culvert carrying Shady Hollow LN over Trib to Allen Creek in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 187 by 2026. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesShady Hollow LN
CrossesTrib to Allen Creek
Location50 Foot W 0F Ky 18
RouteCounty Highway 1344
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.02667, -84.75194
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2006)
Projected traffic187 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Shady Hollow LN over Trib to Allen Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shady Hollow LN over Trib to Allen Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Shady Hollow LN over Trib to Allen Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Shady Hollow LN over Trib to Allen Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Shady Hollow LN over Trib to Allen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.