US Bridges

Kenny LN over North Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Kentucky · 1.2 MI N. JCT Ky 1973 · Structure no. 034C00073N

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenny LN over North Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kenny LN over North Elkhorn Creek in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2031. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKenny LN
CrossesNorth Elkhorn Creek
Location1.2 MI N. JCT Ky 1973
RouteCounty Highway 1015
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.12722, -84.41528
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2011)
Projected traffic159 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Kenny LN over North Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenny LN 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 Kenny LN over North Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Kenny LN over North Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kenny LN over North Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.