US Bridges

KY-812 over Br of Elam Ditch

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 2 MI SE of Audbn Pw Op · Structure no. 051B00087N

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
944
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-812 over Br of Elam Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-812 over Br of Elam Ditch in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 60 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 944 vehicles a day, projected to reach 944 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-812
CrossesBr of Elam Ditch
Location2 MI SE of Audbn Pw Op
RouteState Highway 812
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.79306, -87.52306
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic944 (2021)
Projected traffic944 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-812 over Br of Elam Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is KY-812 over Br of 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does KY-812 over Br of Elam Ditch carry?

About 944 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-812 over Br of Elam Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns KY-812 over Br of Elam Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.