US Bridges

Happy Hollow over Elkhorn Creek

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Letcher County, Kentucky · 0.01 M E of JCT KY-805 · Structure no. 067C00111N

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Happy Hollow over Elkhorn Creek is a concrete slab carrying Happy Hollow over Elkhorn Creek in Letcher County, Kentucky. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 171 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHappy Hollow
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location0.01 M E of JCT KY-805
RouteCounty Highway 1402
CountyLetcher County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.20472, -82.57583
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic171 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 Happy Hollow over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Happy Hollow over Elkhorn Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Happy Hollow over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Happy Hollow over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Happy Hollow over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.