Mcelrath RD over Little Jonathan Creek
FairPosted for loadCalloway County, Kentucky · .25 M. N. of Ky. 1346 · Structure no. 018C00014N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 123
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcelrath RD over Little Jonathan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcelrath RD over Little Jonathan Creek in Calloway 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Mcelrath RD over Little Jonathan Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcelrath RD over Little Jonathan 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Mcelrath RD over Little Jonathan Creek carry?
About 123 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Mcelrath RD over Little Jonathan Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Mcelrath RD over Little Jonathan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.