US Bridges

Allen Branch over Crafts Colly Creek

Fair

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.01 MI E of JCT Ky 2034 · Structure no. 067C00016N

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
203
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen Branch over Crafts Colly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allen Branch over Crafts Colly Creek in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 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 203 vehicles a day, projected to reach 203 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesAllen Branch
CrossesCrafts Colly Creek
Location0.01 MI E of JCT Ky 2034
RouteCounty Highway 1147
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14611, -82.79472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2019)
Projected traffic203 by 2039
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allen Branch over Crafts Colly Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen Branch over Crafts Colly 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Allen Branch over Crafts Colly Creek carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Allen Branch over Crafts Colly Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Allen Branch over Crafts Colly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.