US Bridges

Turner RD CR1234 over Wells Creek

FairPosted for load

Elliott County, Kentucky · .1 MI E of JCT Ky 650 · Structure no. 032C00040N

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner RD CR1234 over Wells Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turner RD CR1234 over Wells Creek in Elliott County, Kentucky. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2029. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTurner RD CR1234
CrossesWells Creek
Location.1 MI E of JCT Ky 650
RouteCounty Highway 1234
CountyElliott County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.05167, -83.15361
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2009)
Projected traffic57 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Turner RD CR1234 over Wells Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner RD CR1234 over Wells 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Turner RD CR1234 over Wells Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Turner RD CR1234 over Wells Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Turner RD CR1234 over Wells Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.