US Bridges

Manley Hollow Rd. over Little Branch Creek

FairPosted for load

Lewis County, Kentucky · 0.8 MI N. of Jct. of Ky 9 · Structure no. 068C00087N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Manley Hollow Rd. over Little Branch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Manley Hollow Rd. over Little Branch Creek in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6 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 208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 208 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesManley Hollow Rd.
CrossesLittle Branch Creek
Location0.8 MI N. of Jct. of Ky 9
RouteCounty Highway 1349
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.59083, -83.48611
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2021)
Projected traffic208 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 Manley Hollow Rd. over Little Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Manley Hollow Rd. over Little Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Manley Hollow Rd. over Little Branch Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Manley Hollow Rd. over Little Branch Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Manley Hollow Rd. over Little Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.