US Bridges

Stretchneck Hollow over Yocum Creek

Good

Harlan County, Kentucky · 25 S of JCT KY-215 · Structure no. 048C00023N

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stretchneck Hollow over Yocum Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Stretchneck Hollow over Yocum Creek in Harlan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2024, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2026. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesStretchneck Hollow
CrossesYocum Creek
Location25 S of JCT KY-215
RouteCounty Highway 1118
CountyHarlan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85083, -83.11389
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic100 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stretchneck Hollow over Yocum Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Stretchneck Hollow over Yocum Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Stretchneck Hollow over Yocum Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Stretchneck Hollow over Yocum Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Stretchneck Hollow over Yocum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.