US Bridges

Happy Hollow RD over Branch-Muddy Fork

Fair

Christian County, Kentucky · .05 MI N JCT Ky 91 · Structure no. 024C00134N

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
415
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Happy Hollow RD over Branch-Muddy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Happy Hollow RD over Branch-Muddy Fork in Christian County, Kentucky. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 415 vehicles a day, projected to reach 415 by 2029. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHappy Hollow RD
CrossesBranch-Muddy Fork
Location.05 MI N JCT Ky 91
RouteCounty Highway 1464
CountyChristian County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.89833, -87.53917
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2009)
Projected traffic415 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Happy Hollow RD over Branch-Muddy Fork built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Happy Hollow RD over Branch-Muddy Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Happy Hollow RD over Branch-Muddy Fork carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Happy Hollow RD over Branch-Muddy Fork?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Happy Hollow RD over Branch-Muddy Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.