Elkchester RD over South Elkhorn Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Kentucky · .7 MI W of JCT Ky 1969 · Structure no. 034C00020N
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 119
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elkchester RD over South Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elkchester RD over South Elkhorn Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 119 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2031. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elkchester RD over South Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elkchester RD over South Elkhorn Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Elkchester RD over South Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 119 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Elkchester RD over South Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Elkchester RD over South Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.