US Bridges

Hollybush Road over Hollybush Creek

Good

Knott County, Kentucky · 0.5 M S of JCT KY-899 · Structure no. 060C00119N

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hollybush Road over Hollybush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hollybush Road over Hollybush Creek in Knott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesHollybush Road
CrossesHollybush Creek
Location0.5 M S of JCT KY-899
RouteCounty Highway 1108
CountyKnott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.34611, -82.85806
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.3 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Hollybush Road over Hollybush Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollybush Road over Hollybush 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 Hollybush Road over Hollybush Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Hollybush Road over Hollybush Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Hollybush Road over Hollybush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.