US Bridges

Possum Hollow Scho over E Prong Indian Camp Cree

Fair

Butler County, Kentucky · 0.3 Mi. West- Jct. KY79 · Structure no. 016C00030N

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Possum Hollow Scho over E Prong Indian Camp Cree is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Possum Hollow Scho over E Prong Indian Camp Cree in Butler County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2031. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPossum Hollow Scho
CrossesE Prong Indian Camp Cree
Location0.3 Mi. West- Jct. KY79
RouteCounty Highway 1355
Coordinates37.29028, -86.67306
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating48.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2011)
Projected traffic140 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$159,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Possum Hollow Scho over E Prong Indian Camp Cree built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Possum Hollow Scho over E Prong Indian Camp Cree 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Possum Hollow Scho over E Prong Indian Camp Cree carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Possum Hollow Scho over E Prong Indian Camp Cree?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Possum Hollow Scho over E Prong Indian Camp Cree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.