US Bridges

Humphrey Hollow RD over Leatherwood Creek

FairPosted for load

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 100 E of JCT CR 1329 · Structure no. 029C00016N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Humphrey Hollow RD over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Humphrey Hollow RD over Leatherwood Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHumphrey Hollow RD
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location100 E of JCT CR 1329
RouteCounty Highway 1333
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.83528, -85.56444
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2019)
Projected traffic112 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Humphrey Hollow RD over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Humphrey Hollow RD over Leatherwood 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Humphrey Hollow RD over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Humphrey Hollow RD over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Humphrey Hollow RD over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.