US Bridges

Disappointment Hol over Collins Fork

Good

Knox County, Kentucky · .1 MI E. of JCT Ky 11 · Structure no. 061C00091N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Disappointment Hol over Collins Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Disappointment Hol over Collins Fork in Knox County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2026. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDisappointment Hol
CrossesCollins Fork
Location.1 MI E. of JCT Ky 11
RouteCounty Highway 1053
CountyKnox County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.01139, -83.82
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2006)
Projected traffic139 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Disappointment Hol over Collins Fork built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Disappointment Hol over Collins Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Disappointment Hol over Collins Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Disappointment Hol over Collins Fork?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Disappointment Hol over Collins Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.