US Bridges

Coal Hollow over Hart Branch

Good

Clay County, Kentucky · Juntion Beech Creek · Structure no. 026B00118N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
298
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coal Hollow over Hart Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Coal Hollow over Hart Branch in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 298 vehicles a day, projected to reach 364 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCoal Hollow
CrossesHart Branch
LocationJuntion Beech Creek
RouteCounty Highway 1527
CountyClay County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.165, -83.74472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2024)
Projected traffic364 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Coal Hollow over Hart Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coal Hollow over Hart Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does Coal Hollow over Hart Branch carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Coal Hollow over Hart Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m).

Who owns Coal Hollow over Hart Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.