Rowdy Hollow over Carr Fork
PoorPosted for loadKnott County, Kentucky · 200 N of JCT Ky 15 · Structure no. 060C00035N
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rowdy Hollow over Carr Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rowdy Hollow over Carr Fork in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2030. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rowdy Hollow over Carr Fork built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rowdy Hollow over Carr Fork 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Rowdy Hollow over Carr Fork carry?
About 85 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Rowdy Hollow over Carr Fork?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Rowdy Hollow over Carr Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.