US Bridges

Elm Fork Road over Hickman CR

FairPosted for load

Jessamine County, Kentucky · 2 MI E. of Ky 39 · Structure no. 057C00029N

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm Fork Road over Hickman CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm Fork Road over Hickman CR in Jessamine County, Kentucky. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 124 by 2031. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElm Fork Road
CrossesHickman CR
Location2 MI E. of Ky 39
RouteCounty Highway 1118
CountyJessamine County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.81639, -84.53806
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2011)
Projected traffic124 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Elm Fork Road over Hickman CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elm Fork Road over Hickman CR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Elm Fork Road over Hickman CR carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Elm Fork Road over Hickman CR?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Elm Fork Road over Hickman CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.