US Bridges

Mouth of Cedar RD over Elk Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Harrison County, Kentucky · .3 MI NE of JCT CR 5010 · Structure no. 049C00006N

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mouth of Cedar RD over Elk Lick Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mouth of Cedar RD over Elk Lick Creek in Harrison County, Kentucky. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMouth of Cedar RD
CrossesElk Lick Creek
Location.3 MI NE of JCT CR 5010
RouteCounty Highway 1006
CountyHarrison County
StateKentucky
Coordinates38.46861, -84.12444
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2021)
Projected traffic37 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Mouth of Cedar RD over Elk Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mouth of Cedar RD over Elk Lick 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mouth of Cedar RD over Elk Lick Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Mouth of Cedar RD over Elk Lick Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mouth of Cedar RD over Elk Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.