US Bridges

Boathouse Hill RD over Wilson Branch

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Kentucky · 122 S of JCT Ky 1626 · Structure no. 022C00048N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boathouse Hill RD over Wilson Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boathouse Hill RD over Wilson Branch in Carter County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2029. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBoathouse Hill RD
CrossesWilson Branch
Location122 S of JCT Ky 1626
RouteCounty Highway 1332
CountyCarter County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.27667, -83.25972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2009)
Projected traffic31 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Boathouse Hill RD over Wilson Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boathouse Hill RD over Wilson 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Boathouse Hill RD over Wilson Branch carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Boathouse Hill RD over Wilson Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Boathouse Hill RD over Wilson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.