US Bridges

Rust DR over Holds Branch Creek

Good

Kenton County, Kentucky · 50 MI N JCT Holds Br · Structure no. 059C00060N

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115
2006 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rust DR over Holds Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rust DR over Holds Branch Creek in Kenton County, Kentucky. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, projected to reach 157 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRust DR
CrossesHolds Branch Creek
Location50 MI N JCT Holds Br
RouteCity Street 8015
Coordinates39.00778, -84.52278
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2006)
Projected traffic157 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Rust DR over Holds Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rust DR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rust DR over Holds Branch Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Rust DR over Holds Branch Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rust DR over Holds Branch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.