US Bridges

Russell Cave Pike over Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 4.9 MI N Ky 4 · Structure no. 034B00144N

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,067
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Cave Pike over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Russell Cave Pike over Elkhorn Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 3,067 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,067 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Cave Pike
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location4.9 MI N Ky 4
RouteState Highway 353
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.13, -84.43111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,067 (2020)
Projected traffic3,067 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Russell Cave Pike over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Cave Pike over 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 Russell Cave Pike over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 3,067 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Russell Cave Pike over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Cave Pike over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.