US Bridges

Huffman Mill Pike over North Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 2.0 MI N. JCT Ky 353 · Structure no. 034C00072N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huffman Mill Pike over North Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huffman Mill Pike over North Elkhorn Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2031. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHuffman Mill Pike
CrossesNorth Elkhorn Creek
Location2.0 MI N. JCT Ky 353
RouteCounty Highway 1300
Coordinates38.15278, -84.44083
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2011)
Projected traffic104 by 2031
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 Huffman Mill Pike over North Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huffman Mill Pike over North 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 2023.

How much traffic does Huffman Mill Pike over North Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Huffman Mill Pike over North Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Huffman Mill Pike over North Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.