US Bridges

Toy Anthoston RD over Elam Ditch

Fair

Henderson County, Kentucky · 0.35 MI S JCT Ky 812 · Structure no. 051C00015N

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
179
2006 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toy Anthoston RD over Elam Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Toy Anthoston RD over Elam Ditch in Henderson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2026. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesToy Anthoston RD
CrossesElam Ditch
Location0.35 MI S JCT Ky 812
RouteCounty Highway 1101
CountyHenderson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.77833, -87.50778
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2006)
Projected traffic232 by 2026
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Toy Anthoston RD over Elam Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toy Anthoston RD 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Toy Anthoston RD over Elam Ditch carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Toy Anthoston RD over Elam Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Toy Anthoston RD over Elam Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.