US Bridges

Clays Mill Road over South Elkhorn Creek

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · .05MI N-Jct Man Owar Blv · Structure no. 034C00039N

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,379
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clays Mill Road over South Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clays Mill Road over South Elkhorn Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,379 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,379 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesClays Mill Road
CrossesSouth Elkhorn Creek
Location.05MI N-Jct Man Owar Blv
RouteCity Street 4174
Coordinates37.98722, -84.56278
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,379 (2023)
Projected traffic15,379 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Clays Mill Road over South Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Clays Mill Road over South Elkhorn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2021.

How much traffic does Clays Mill Road over South Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 15,379 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Clays Mill Road over South Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Clays Mill Road over South Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.