US Bridges

Newcomb Hollow RD over R Fork Little Blaine Crk

Good

Lawrence County, Kentucky · 0.06 MI S of Mattie RD · Structure no. 064C00094N

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Newcomb Hollow RD over R Fork Little Blaine Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Newcomb Hollow RD over R Fork Little Blaine Crk in Lawrence County, Kentucky. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNewcomb Hollow RD
CrossesR Fork Little Blaine Crk
Location0.06 MI S of Mattie RD
RouteCounty Highway 1172
Coordinates38.01972, -82.73972
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating77.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic98 by 2044
Trucks—
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 Newcomb Hollow RD over R Fork Little Blaine Crk built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Newcomb Hollow RD over R Fork Little Blaine Crk 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Newcomb Hollow RD over R Fork Little Blaine Crk carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Newcomb Hollow RD over R Fork Little Blaine Crk?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Newcomb Hollow RD over R Fork Little Blaine Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.