US Bridges

KY-344 over Holly Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Kentucky · 2.3 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 59 · Structure no. 068B00026N

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
728
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-344 over Holly Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-344 over Holly Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 728 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-344
CrossesHolly Creek
Location2.3 MI S.W. of JCT Ky 59
RouteState Highway 344
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.50639, -83.35389
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic728 (2023)
Projected traffic728 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-344 over Holly Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-344 over Holly 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does KY-344 over Holly Creek carry?

About 728 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is KY-344 over Holly Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns KY-344 over Holly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.