US Bridges

Man O War Blvd Nc over South Elkhorn CR

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · .9 MI E of US 68 · Structure no. 034C00040L

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,297
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Man O War Blvd Nc over South Elkhorn CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Man O War Blvd Nc over South Elkhorn CR in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 11,297 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,297 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMan O War Blvd Nc
CrossesSouth Elkhorn CR
Location.9 MI E of US 68
RouteCity Street 4524
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.98889, -84.56694
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,297 (2021)
Projected traffic11,297 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$510,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Man O War Blvd Nc over South Elkhorn CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Man O War Blvd Nc over South Elkhorn CR 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 2021.

How much traffic does Man O War Blvd Nc over South Elkhorn CR carry?

About 11,297 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Man O War Blvd Nc over South Elkhorn CR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Man O War Blvd Nc over South Elkhorn CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.