US Bridges

Gollihue RD over Little Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · 300E Ky 1 · Structure no. 022C00030N

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gollihue RD over Little Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gollihue RD over Little Fork Creek in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2029. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesGollihue RD
CrossesLittle Fork Creek
Location300E Ky 1
RouteCounty Highway 1197
Coordinates38.23333, -82.90889
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2009)
Projected traffic120 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$194,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gollihue RD over Little Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gollihue RD over Little Fork 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 Gollihue RD over Little Fork Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Gollihue RD over Little Fork Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Gollihue RD over Little Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.