CR1708 over Elk Creek
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Kentucky · 50 SE of US 421 · Structure no. 026C00085N
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR1708 over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR1708 over Elk Creek in Clay County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 42 by 2026. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 11 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR1708 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR1708 over Elk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does CR1708 over Elk Creek carry?
About 41 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is CR1708 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 11 ft wide.
Who owns CR1708 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.