US Bridges

East Frog Hollow R over Holtzclaw Branch

Fair

Pulaski County, Kentucky · .8 MI SE of JCT US 27 · Structure no. 100C00029N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
259
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Frog Hollow R over Holtzclaw Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Frog Hollow R over Holtzclaw Branch in Pulaski County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 259 vehicles a day, projected to reach 259 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Frog Hollow R
CrossesHoltzclaw Branch
Location.8 MI SE of JCT US 27
RouteCounty Highway 1523
CountyPulaski County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.16194, -84.61333
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2019)
Projected traffic259 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 East Frog Hollow R over Holtzclaw Branch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Frog Hollow R over Holtzclaw 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does East Frog Hollow R over Holtzclaw Branch carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is East Frog Hollow R over Holtzclaw Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns East Frog Hollow R over Holtzclaw Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.