US Bridges

KY-2007 over Wallins Creek

PoorPosted for load

Harlan County, Kentucky · .1 MI W JCT Ky 219 · Structure no. 048B00179N

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
272
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-2007 over Wallins Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying KY-2007 over Wallins Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 272 vehicles a day, projected to reach 272 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-2007
CrossesWallins Creek
Location.1 MI W JCT Ky 219
RouteState Highway 2007
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82472, -83.41528
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2021)
Projected traffic272 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-2007 over Wallins Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-2007 over Wallins Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does KY-2007 over Wallins Creek carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-2007 over Wallins Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns KY-2007 over Wallins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.