US Bridges

Bowman Hollow RD over Beaver Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wayne County, Kentucky · 50 Ft. Nor JCT CR 5204 · Structure no. 116C00031N

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowman Hollow RD over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bowman Hollow RD over Beaver Creek in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2029. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBowman Hollow RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location50 Ft. Nor JCT CR 5204
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.77472, -84.88028
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2009)
Projected traffic40 by 2029
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$159,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bowman Hollow RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowman Hollow RD over Beaver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Bowman Hollow RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Bowman Hollow RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Bowman Hollow RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.