Dead Man Hollow Ro over Meadow Creek
FairWhitley County, Kentucky · .25 MI W of JCT Ky 779 · Structure no. 118C00003N
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 151
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dead Man Hollow Ro over Meadow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dead Man Hollow Ro over Meadow Creek in Whitley County, Kentucky. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 151 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dead Man Hollow Ro over Meadow Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dead Man Hollow Ro over Meadow Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Dead Man Hollow Ro over Meadow Creek carry?
About 151 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Dead Man Hollow Ro over Meadow Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Dead Man Hollow Ro over Meadow Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.