Bosworth Lane over South Elkhorn Creek
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Kentucky · 1.3 MI W. Jct.Ky 1969 · Structure no. 034C00021N
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 174
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bosworth Lane over South Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bosworth Lane over South Elkhorn Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 174 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2031. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bosworth Lane over South Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bosworth Lane 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 Bosworth Lane over South Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 174 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Bosworth Lane over South Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Bosworth Lane over South Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.