US Bridges

Mt Horeb Pike over N. Elkhorn Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Kentucky · .6 MI S of JCT Lemon Mil · Structure no. 034C00015N

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
541
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Horeb Pike over N. Elkhorn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Mt Horeb Pike over N. Elkhorn Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 541 vehicles a day, projected to reach 541 by 2031. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Horeb Pike
CrossesN. Elkhorn Creek
Location.6 MI S of JCT Lemon Mil
RouteCounty Highway 1303
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.15944, -84.4675
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating30.2 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic541 (2011)
Projected traffic541 by 2031
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Mt Horeb Pike over N. Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Horeb Pike over N. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Horeb Pike over N. Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 541 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Mt Horeb Pike over N. Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Horeb Pike over N. Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.