US Bridges

N Broadway Nc over North Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 3.5 MI N JCT I-75 + I-64 · Structure no. 034B00164L

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,810
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Broadway Nc over North Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying N Broadway Nc over North Elkhorn Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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.

It carries about 6,810 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,810 by 2042. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN Broadway Nc
CrossesNorth Elkhorn Creek
Location3.5 MI N JCT I-75 + I-64
RouteU.S. Route 27
Coordinates38.1075, -84.40694
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,810 (2022)
Projected traffic6,810 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 N Broadway Nc over North Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Broadway Nc over North 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 N Broadway Nc over North Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 6,810 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is N Broadway Nc over North Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns N Broadway Nc over North Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.