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KY-254 over Elk Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · 1.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 892 · Structure no. 054B00029N

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,065
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-254 over Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying KY-254 over Elk Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,065 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,065 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-254
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.0 MI Nor. of JCT Ky 892
RouteState Highway 254
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.36056, -87.46111
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,065 (2023)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-254 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-254 over Elk 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 2021.

How much traffic does KY-254 over Elk Creek carry?

About 1,065 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is KY-254 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns KY-254 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.