US Bridges

Steele Hollow RD over Little South Fork Rvr

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Kentucky · 0.9 Mi. E. of JCT CR 1155 · Structure no. 116C00063N

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steele Hollow RD over Little South Fork Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steele Hollow RD over Little South Fork Rvr in Wayne County, Kentucky. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2029. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSteele Hollow RD
CrossesLittle South Fork Rvr
Location0.9 Mi. E. of JCT CR 1155
RouteCounty Highway 1133
CountyWayne County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.70167, -84.71611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2009)
Projected traffic20 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Steele Hollow RD over Little South Fork Rvr built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steele Hollow RD over Little South Fork Rvr 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Steele Hollow RD over Little South Fork Rvr carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Steele Hollow RD over Little South Fork Rvr?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Steele Hollow RD over Little South Fork Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.