US Bridges

Madisonville Road over Elam Ditch

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · .2 MI S of N JCT Ky 136 · Structure no. 051B00025N

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,427
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madisonville Road over Elam Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying Madisonville Road over Elam Ditch in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6,427 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,427 by 2043. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMadisonville Road
CrossesElam Ditch
Location.2 MI S of N JCT Ky 136
RouteState Highway 2084
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.79556, -87.57083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,427 (2023)
Projected traffic6,427 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$522,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madisonville Road over Elam Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madisonville Road over Elam Ditch 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 Madisonville Road over Elam Ditch carry?

About 6,427 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Madisonville Road over Elam Ditch?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Madisonville Road over Elam Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.