US Bridges

Holbrook Town over N. Fork Kentucky River

Good

Letcher County, Kentucky · 250 Ft NE of JCT Ky 1862 · Structure no. 067C00094N

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holbrook Town over N. Fork Kentucky River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Holbrook Town over N. Fork Kentucky River in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2029. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHolbrook Town
CrossesN. Fork Kentucky River
Location250 Ft NE of JCT Ky 1862
RouteCounty Highway 1149
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.14056, -82.76556
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2009)
Projected traffic60 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Holbrook Town over N. Fork Kentucky River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holbrook Town over N. Fork Kentucky River 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Holbrook Town over N. Fork Kentucky River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Holbrook Town over N. Fork Kentucky River?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Holbrook Town over N. Fork Kentucky River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.