US Bridges

Holly Fork RD over Burton Branch

Fair

Rowan County, Kentucky · .8 MI E of JCT Ky 799 · Structure no. 103C00009N

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
466
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Fork RD over Burton Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Holly Fork RD over Burton Branch in Rowan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 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 466 vehicles a day, projected to reach 466 by 2029. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHolly Fork RD
CrossesBurton Branch
Location.8 MI E of JCT Ky 799
RouteCounty Highway 1035
Coordinates38.29333, -83.37222
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic466 (2009)
Projected traffic466 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Holly Fork RD over Burton Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Fork RD over Burton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Holly Fork RD over Burton Branch carry?

About 466 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Holly Fork RD over Burton Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Holly Fork RD over Burton Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.