US Bridges

Noeville Hollow RD over Fighting Creek

Fair

Knox County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of JCT US 25E · Structure no. 061C00036N

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
318
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Noeville Hollow RD over Fighting Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Noeville Hollow RD over Fighting Creek in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 318 vehicles a day, projected to reach 442 by 2026. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNoeville Hollow RD
CrossesFighting Creek
Location.1 MI S of JCT US 25E
RouteCounty Highway 1181
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.85139, -83.85472
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic318 (2006)
Projected traffic442 by 2026
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Noeville Hollow RD over Fighting Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Noeville Hollow RD over Fighting 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Noeville Hollow RD over Fighting Creek carry?

About 318 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Noeville Hollow RD over Fighting Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Noeville Hollow RD over Fighting Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.