US Bridges

Wolf Hollow RD over Branch Pond Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hopkins County, Kentucky · .43 Mi. East Ky 630 · Structure no. 054C00080N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wolf Hollow RD over Branch Pond Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Wolf Hollow RD over Branch Pond Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWolf Hollow RD
CrossesBranch Pond Creek
Location.43 Mi. East Ky 630
RouteCounty Highway 1420
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39722, -87.57667
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.1 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2012)
Projected traffic79 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wolf Hollow RD over Branch Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wolf Hollow RD over Branch Pond 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wolf Hollow RD over Branch Pond Creek carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Wolf Hollow RD over Branch Pond Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wolf Hollow RD over Branch Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.