US Bridges

Old Higbee Mill Ro over Br-So.Elkhorn Creek

Poor

Fayette County, Kentucky · 0.6 MI E JCT US 68 · Structure no. 034C00055N

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,121
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Higbee Mill Ro over Br-So.Elkhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Higbee Mill Ro over Br-So.Elkhorn Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 4,121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,121 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Higbee Mill Ro
CrossesBr-So.Elkhorn Creek
Location0.6 MI E JCT US 68
RouteCity Street 4619
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.99278, -84.57333
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,121 (2022)
Projected traffic4,121 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Old Higbee Mill Ro over Br-So.Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Higbee Mill Ro over Br-So.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 Old Higbee Mill Ro over Br-So.Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 4,121 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Higbee Mill Ro over Br-So.Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Old Higbee Mill Ro over Br-So.Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.