US Bridges

Ky 57 over Br of No.Fk.Elkhorn Cree

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · .75 MI N of JCT Ky 1973 · Structure no. 034B00118N

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,106
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 57 over Br of No.Fk.Elkhorn Cree is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 57 over Br of No.Fk.Elkhorn Cree in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,106 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,106 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 57
CrossesBr of No.Fk.Elkhorn Cree
Location.75 MI N of JCT Ky 1973
RouteState Highway 57
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.06861, -84.33611
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,106 (2022)
Projected traffic1,106 by 2042
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 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 Ky 57 over Br of No.Fk.Elkhorn Cree built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 57 over Br of No.Fk.Elkhorn Cree in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 57 over Br of No.Fk.Elkhorn Cree carry?

About 1,106 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ky 57 over Br of No.Fk.Elkhorn Cree?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 57 over Br of No.Fk.Elkhorn Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.