US Bridges

I-275 over Elijah Creek

Fair

Boone County, Kentucky · .20 MI West of Ky 20 Op · Structure no. 008B00057N

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61,346
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-275 over Elijah Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-275 over Elijah Creek in Boone County, Kentucky. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 61,346 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,480 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesI-275
CrossesElijah Creek
Location.20 MI West of Ky 20 Op
RouteInterstate 275
CountyBoone County
StateKentucky
Coordinates39.07472, -84.67667
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,346 (2023)
Projected traffic67,480 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-275 over Elijah Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-275 over Elijah 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-275 over Elijah Creek carry?

About 61,346 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-275 over Elijah Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns I-275 over Elijah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.