US Bridges

Soft Shell Lane over Wiley Branch Creek

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · 0.05 M E of JCT KY-1098 · Structure no. 060C00100N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soft Shell Lane over Wiley Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Soft Shell Lane over Wiley Branch Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSoft Shell Lane
CrossesWiley Branch Creek
Location0.05 M E of JCT KY-1098
RouteCounty Highway 1099
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39333, -82.94444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2024)
Projected traffic134 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Soft Shell Lane over Wiley Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soft Shell Lane over Wiley 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 Soft Shell Lane over Wiley Branch Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Soft Shell Lane over Wiley Branch Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Soft Shell Lane over Wiley Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.