US Bridges

KY-219 over Wallins Creek

Fair

Harlan County, Kentucky · 3.2 MI S of JCT Ky 2007 · Structure no. 048B00050N

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
331
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-219 over Wallins Creek is a concrete slab carrying KY-219 over Wallins Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 55 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 6 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 331 vehicles a day, projected to reach 331 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-219
CrossesWallins Creek
Location3.2 MI S of JCT Ky 2007
RouteState Highway 219
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77833, -83.39583
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating74.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic331 (2021)
Projected traffic331 by 2041
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-219 over Wallins Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is KY-219 over Wallins 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-219 over Wallins Creek carry?

About 331 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-219 over Wallins Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns KY-219 over Wallins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.