US Bridges

Elk Cave Branch RD over Elk Cave Branch

Fair

Casey County, Kentucky · 1.9 Mi. SE of JCT Ky 37 · Structure no. 023C00107N

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Cave Branch RD over Elk Cave Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elk Cave Branch RD over Elk Cave Branch in Casey County, Kentucky. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesElk Cave Branch RD
CrossesElk Cave Branch
Location1.9 Mi. SE of JCT Ky 37
RouteCounty Highway 1014
CountyCasey County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.5325, -84.94889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Elk Cave Branch RD over Elk Cave Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Cave Branch RD over Elk Cave Branch 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Elk Cave Branch RD over Elk Cave Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Elk Cave Branch RD over Elk Cave Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Cave Branch RD over Elk Cave Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.