US Bridges

KY-1973 over Br of No. Elkhorn Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Kentucky · 1.8 MI N of JCT Ky 57 · Structure no. 034B00061N

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,128
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1973 over Br of No. Elkhorn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1973 over Br of No. Elkhorn Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,128 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,128 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1973
CrossesBr of No. Elkhorn Creek
Location1.8 MI N of JCT Ky 57
RouteState Highway 1973
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.08944, -84.36139
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,128 (2023)
Projected traffic1,128 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1973 over Br of No. Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1973 over Br of No. Elkhorn 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does KY-1973 over Br of No. Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 1,128 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is KY-1973 over Br of No. Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1973 over Br of No. Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.