US Bridges

KY-0254 over N Fork of Elk Creek

Fair

Hopkins County, Kentucky · Between Jcts of Ky 862 · Structure no. 054B00221N

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,065
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-0254 over N Fork of Elk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying KY-0254 over N Fork of Elk Creek in Hopkins County, Kentucky. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-0254
CrossesN Fork of Elk Creek
LocationBetween Jcts of Ky 862
RouteState Highway 254
CountyHopkins County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.39111, -87.43083
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 KY-0254 over N Fork of Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-0254 over N Fork of 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 2023.

How much traffic does KY-0254 over N Fork of Elk Creek carry?

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

How long is KY-0254 over N Fork of Elk Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns KY-0254 over N Fork of Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.