US Bridges

Bruton Hollow Road over Bear Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Kentucky · 500 Ft S. of JCT KY90 · Structure no. 029C00052N

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruton Hollow Road over Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bruton Hollow Road over Bear Creek in Cumberland County, Kentucky. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBruton Hollow Road
CrossesBear Creek
Location500 Ft S. of JCT KY90
RouteCounty Highway 1186
CountyCumberland County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.75694, -85.32778
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.
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 statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating84.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2012)
Projected traffic12 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bruton Hollow Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bruton Hollow Road over Bear 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 Bruton Hollow Road over Bear Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Bruton Hollow Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Bruton Hollow Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.