US Bridges

Cat Hollow Rd. over Murrell Branch

Good

Taylor County, Kentucky · 0.4 MI S of Merrimac-Peck · Structure no. 109C00056N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cat Hollow Rd. over Murrell Branch is a concrete slab carrying Cat Hollow Rd. over Murrell Branch in Taylor 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 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 44 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 61.5 mi (99 km).

Location

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CarriesCat Hollow Rd.
CrossesMurrell Branch
Location0.4 MI S of Merrimac-Peck
RouteCounty Highway 1014
CountyTaylor County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.40333, -85.125
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating106.2 US tons
Inventory rating63.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2022)
Projected traffic44 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed61.5 mi (99 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 Cat Hollow Rd. over Murrell Branch built?

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

What condition is Cat Hollow Rd. over Murrell 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cat Hollow Rd. over Murrell Branch carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cat Hollow Rd. over Murrell Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cat Hollow Rd. over Murrell Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.