Cave Branch RD over Holly Creek
PoorPosted for loadWolfe County, Kentucky · .1 MI W of JCT Ky 1261 · Structure no. 119C00014N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cave Branch RD over Holly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cave Branch RD over Holly Creek in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cave Branch RD over Holly Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cave Branch RD over Holly 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Cave Branch RD over Holly Creek carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Cave Branch RD over Holly Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Cave Branch RD over Holly Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.