US Bridges

Black John Hollow over Black John Branch

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Kentucky · 839 Ft W Jct.Ky 1020 · Structure no. 068C00077N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black John Hollow over Black John Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black John Hollow over Black John Branch in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBlack John Hollow
CrossesBlack John Branch
Location839 Ft W Jct.Ky 1020
RouteCounty Highway 1017
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.6075, -83.11222
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic40 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Black John Hollow over Black John Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black John Hollow over Black John Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Black John Hollow over Black John Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Black John Hollow over Black John Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Black John Hollow over Black John Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.