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KY-16 over Holds Branch Creek

GoodPosted for load

Kenton County, Kentucky · 2.5 MI N of Ky 1505 · Structure no. 059B00115N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
875 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,852
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-16 over Holds Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-16 over Holds Branch Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,852 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,852 by 2042. The structure is 875 ft (266.7 m) long and 93 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-16
CrossesHolds Branch Creek
Location2.5 MI N of Ky 1505
RouteState Highway 16
CountyKenton County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.00667, -84.50778
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length875 ft (266.7 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,852 (2022)
Projected traffic16,852 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 KY-16 over Holds Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-16 over Holds Branch 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does KY-16 over Holds Branch Creek carry?

About 16,852 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is KY-16 over Holds Branch Creek?

The structure is 875 ft (266.7 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns KY-16 over Holds Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.