US Bridges

Hackworth Hollow over Briery Branch

Good

Lewis County, Kentucky · 138' S. of Ky 1021 · Structure no. 068C00109N

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hackworth Hollow over Briery Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hackworth Hollow over Briery Branch in Lewis County, Kentucky. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesHackworth Hollow
CrossesBriery Branch
Location138' S. of Ky 1021
RouteCounty Highway 1016
CountyLewis County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.60306, -83.10583
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2021)
Projected traffic37 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 Hackworth Hollow over Briery Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hackworth Hollow over Briery Branch 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Hackworth Hollow over Briery Branch carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Hackworth Hollow over Briery Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Hackworth Hollow over Briery Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.