US Bridges

Hollybush RD over Caney Fork Creek

Fair

Knott County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT Ky 899 · Structure no. 060C00023N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollybush RD over Caney Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hollybush RD over Caney Fork Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2026. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesHollybush RD
CrossesCaney Fork Creek
Location.1 MI S of JCT Ky 899
RouteCounty Highway 1108
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.35222, -82.85806
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2006)
Projected traffic300 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$76,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollybush RD over Caney Fork Creek built?

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

What condition is Hollybush RD over Caney Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Hollybush RD over Caney Fork Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Hollybush RD over Caney Fork Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hollybush RD over Caney Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.