US Bridges

Bill Lewis Holw over N Fork Kentucky River

PoorPosted for load

Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI SW of JCT US 119 · Structure no. 067C00018N

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
127
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bill Lewis Holw over N Fork Kentucky River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bill Lewis Holw over N Fork Kentucky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 127 vehicles a day, projected to reach 127 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBill Lewis Holw
CrossesN Fork Kentucky River
Location0.1 MI SW of JCT US 119
RouteCounty Highway 1016
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.15361, -82.73056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 3 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic127 (2019)
Projected traffic127 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$117,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bill Lewis Holw over N Fork Kentucky River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bill Lewis Holw over N Fork Kentucky River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Bill Lewis Holw over N Fork Kentucky River carry?

About 127 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bill Lewis Holw over N Fork Kentucky River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Bill Lewis Holw over N Fork Kentucky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.