US Bridges

Emanuel Hollow RD over Poplar Branch

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Kentucky · .2 MI S - US 25E · Structure no. 061C00084N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
203
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emanuel Hollow RD over Poplar Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Emanuel Hollow RD over Poplar Branch in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 203 vehicles a day, projected to reach 282 by 2026. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEmanuel Hollow RD
CrossesPoplar Branch
Location.2 MI S - US 25E
RouteCounty Highway 1375
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.91194, -83.92167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2006)
Projected traffic282 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emanuel Hollow RD over Poplar Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emanuel Hollow RD over Poplar Branch 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 Emanuel Hollow RD over Poplar Branch carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Emanuel Hollow RD over Poplar Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Emanuel Hollow RD over Poplar Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.