US Bridges

Holts Crk RD over Holts Creek

Fair

Bracken County, Kentucky · 1.4 Mi. S. of Ky 9 · Structure no. 012C00033N

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holts Crk RD over Holts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holts Crk RD over Holts Creek in Bracken County, Kentucky. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHolts Crk RD
CrossesHolts Creek
Location1.4 Mi. S. of Ky 9
RouteCounty Highway 1316
CountyBracken County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.77861, -84.21278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2022)
Projected traffic54 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Holts Crk RD over Holts Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holts Crk RD over Holts 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Holts Crk RD over Holts Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Holts Crk RD over Holts Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Holts Crk RD over Holts Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.