US Bridges

Hume Road over David Fork-N. Elkhorn

Good

Fayette County, Kentucky · .8 MI N of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 034C00089N

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,578
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hume Road over David Fork-N. Elkhorn is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hume Road over David Fork-N. Elkhorn in Fayette County, Kentucky. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,578 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,578 by 2021. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHume Road
CrossesDavid Fork-N. Elkhorn
Location.8 MI N of JCT US 60
RouteCounty Highway 1001
CountyFayette County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.05056, -84.42083
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,578 (2001)
Projected traffic2,578 by 2021
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hume Road over David Fork-N. Elkhorn built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hume Road over David Fork-N. Elkhorn in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Hume Road over David Fork-N. Elkhorn carry?

About 2,578 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Hume Road over David Fork-N. Elkhorn?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hume Road over David Fork-N. Elkhorn?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.