Elk Cave Road over Minor Branch
GoodBoyle County, Kentucky · 20 E JCT S/Minor Br RD · Structure no. 011C00055N
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elk Cave Road over Minor Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elk Cave Road over Minor Branch in Boyle County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2026. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elk Cave Road over Minor Branch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elk Cave Road over Minor Branch 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 2024.
How much traffic does Elk Cave Road over Minor Branch carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Elk Cave Road over Minor Branch?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Elk Cave Road over Minor Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.