Buena Vista RD over Br-North Elkhorn
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, Kentucky · 500FT West of Elkhorn RD · Structure no. 034C00058N
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,212
- 2006 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buena Vista RD over Br-North Elkhorn is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buena Vista RD over Br-North Elkhorn in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,212 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,589 by 2026. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 39 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buena Vista RD over Br-North Elkhorn built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buena Vista RD over Br-North Elkhorn 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 Buena Vista RD over Br-North Elkhorn carry?
About 1,212 vehicles per day (2006 count).
How long is Buena Vista RD over Br-North Elkhorn?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Buena Vista RD over Br-North Elkhorn?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.