US Bridges

Strohmeier RD over Elkhorn Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Kentucky · 0.1 MI W of US 127 · Structure no. 037C00042N

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strohmeier RD over Elkhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Strohmeier RD over Elkhorn Creek in Franklin 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 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2026. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesStrohmeier RD
CrossesElkhorn Creek
Location0.1 MI W of US 127
RouteCounty Highway 1026
CountyFranklin County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.31944, -84.84972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2006)
Projected traffic136 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Strohmeier RD over Elkhorn Creek built?

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

What condition is Strohmeier RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Strohmeier RD over Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Strohmeier RD over Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Strohmeier RD over Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.