US Bridges

Bethany School LN over Holly Creek

Good

Wolfe County, Kentucky · 350 Ft. West of Ky 1261 · Structure no. 119C00024N

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethany School LN over Holly Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethany School LN over Holly Creek in Wolfe County, Kentucky. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBethany School LN
CrossesHolly Creek
Location350 Ft. West of Ky 1261
RouteCounty Highway 1090
CountyWolfe County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.65083, -83.47583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic24 by 2034
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethany School LN over Holly Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethany School LN over Holly Creek 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Bethany School LN over Holly Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Bethany School LN over Holly Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Bethany School LN over Holly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.