US Bridges

Clemens DR over South Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .1 MI S of Higbee Mill RD · Structure no. 034C00022N

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,345
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clemens DR over South Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Clemens DR over South Elkhorn Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 2,345 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,345 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesClemens DR
CrossesSouth Elkhorn Creek
Location.1 MI S of Higbee Mill RD
RouteCity Street 4177
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99278, -84.57694
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,345 (2023)
Projected traffic2,345 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Clemens DR over South Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clemens DR over South 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 2024.

How much traffic does Clemens DR over South Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 2,345 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Clemens DR over South Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Clemens DR over South Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.