US Bridges

Ky 1900 over Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 1.5 MI S of Ky 1262 · Structure no. 037B00014N

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
511
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 1900 over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 1900 over Elkhorn Creek in Franklin County, Kentucky. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 511 vehicles a day, projected to reach 511 by 2043. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesKy 1900
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location1.5 MI S of Ky 1262
RouteState Highway 1900
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.26833, -84.81417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic511 (2023)
Projected traffic511 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 1900 over Elkhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 1900 over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ky 1900 over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 511 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ky 1900 over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 1900 over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.